In the still of the night when Mummy’s curled up fast asleep Over to her bed, one (or two) children creep “Please, Mummy,” they ask, “can we sleep in your bed?” A bleary-eyed Mummy sighs, nodding her head. But she knows how the rest of the night will now go This is her tale of… Read More
Yesterday, you climbed into my lap for a snuggle, And I thought of the tasks that I needed to juggle, So instead of letting myself make the most of the cuddle Impatiently waited for it to be through. All those times in the night when you had to be fed; All the hours I… Read More
Parenthood can be such a joy, but such a challenge too! One moment is blissful, the next full of stress; As fast as you tidy, they’re making a mess, Some days you feel in control; on others just muddling through. Weekend mornings with snuggles in bed: life seems quite sublime. But when it’s a… Read More
It’s such a satisfying feeling when all the housework’s done, So I stop and enjoy the moment because it doesn’t last for long. Look, I can see all the floor! The toys are put away, (It’s like the Hamleys bomb’s gone off when the kids come down and play!) The windows are all shiny, no… Read More
Surely ’twas just yesterday you had your preschool first day, How did the others pass so swiftly away? If only I could just keep you this way. My darling, you’re growing too fast. What happened to that baby, so sweet and so small? The tiny little person just learning to crawl? The inquisitive toddler… Read More
A rare opportunity – isn’t it bliss? Hubby was the one to get up with the kids Oh how I’m making the most out of this I’m getting a lie-in today How comfy the pillow feels under my head How wonderful to be able to snuggle in bed For the next hour or so,… Read More
In my dreams: the end of day Tidy up, put toys away Run the kids a nice warm bath Play with bubbles, have a laugh Soft warm towels, nice and dry Pyjamas on – it’s story time Children snuggled in their beds Lullabies for sleepy heads A kiss goodnight, time to sleep Tiptoe down the… Read More