so it was a bad idea to stay up til 2am, even if I did think I was working. Small then bounced around the bed for another hour or so, and Big got up at some unearthly time that was around 7 I think. Small then decided that was a good idea too, so that was us all up.

I feel grotty. The children are full of energy. Big has played on Adiboo again, and Small has had a go on teletubbies. I forgot to mention that he played on the computer for about 20 mins the other night, and screamed blue murder when I took him away.

I’ve managed to wash up, done most of the drying up, got one load of washing through but need to hang it out, emptied the bins and recycling, dealt with the freezer food, and spent quality time with the children. Have nagged dp into providing financial info, so will fill in tc form and write covering letter – have missed the post for today, but we’ll walk round and put it in anyway (unless I can get stupid website to let me update online!)

So why do I feel like such a pathetic waste of space?

Going to go and hang the washing out in the sun and take Small for a wander round the garden. Then it’s lunch time I think, and maybe afterwards he’ll have a nap…I can live in hope can’t I?


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4 responses to “OK…”

  1. You feel rubbish because you are tired – go back to bed!

  2. Small WILL sleep – you go and join him. Big can play with Daddy! Exhaustion is laying us both low at the moment so I do know how you feel. Just give in and go back to bed for a couple of hours.

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    dottyspots

    I agree – go and get some sleep :0) No point feeling crap for the rest of the day.

  4. I spent a few hours this afternoon napping and yet I still feel tired, haven’t been managing to get to sleep before 4am recently for some reason so I sympathise! I hope you managed a nap :o)

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