It's totally bonkers, the end of term. My diary is jammed, my brain is whirling and I just know I'm going to miss something crucial.
Sports days, assemblies, Christmas in July events, concerts, meetings, open evenings.......that's the downside of having seven children- I have more than the average number of events to attend which makes this time of year a bit busy to say the least.
Take yesterday for instance. It was an interesting mix of WAHM and SAHM. I still don't know what to call myself. MAHM- Mad at Home Mum?
The day started with the usual screeching and packed lunch making and shoe hunting and sun-cream applying. Quickest shower ever then thankfully a sunny walk to school so my hair dried in time for a business meeting with someone wanting help with their social networking campaign.
Then back to the house for a quick and half-hearted attempt at housework followed by some blog-related emailing and commenting.
A text. Hurrah! A friend from my ante-natal class 20 years ago inviting me at short notice for a cuppa. Couldn't shut down the computer fast enough! Well that's the point of being self-employed isn't it? The sun was shining, I haven't seen my friend for ages and she always offers good cake! (scones this week in case you're wondering)
I paused long enough to peg some washing out, roll the roof down on my little car and I was off for an hour of chat then a dash into the local supermarket.
School run, choir practice (helping with a special tea for the choristers who were performing at school open evening later that same evening) then with the time in between practice and performance I supervised DD as she made cakes for Brownies - Hostess badge in the bag I feel!
Open evening in the hottest room on the planet. Smiling through the tears of pain at the recorder recital. Smiling through the tears of pride at the choir's performance.
Home. Kids bedtime. Abandoned any thoughts of a proper dinner in favour of cereal (sorry DH) and after a quick slide through the social networks, promoting some blog posts written earlier in the week, saying "hi" to new followers and chatting with some "old" ones I indulged in one game of Farm Heroes (I know, I know) and called it a night.
Awoke this morning and checked the diary for next few days - manic! So in advance if I'm distracted or forget something - forgive me. It's end of term you know.
Sports days, assemblies, Christmas in July events, concerts, meetings, open evenings.......that's the downside of having seven children- I have more than the average number of events to attend which makes this time of year a bit busy to say the least.
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| Brands reveal Christmas ranges to bloggers and press in July- #christmasinjuly |
The day started with the usual screeching and packed lunch making and shoe hunting and sun-cream applying. Quickest shower ever then thankfully a sunny walk to school so my hair dried in time for a business meeting with someone wanting help with their social networking campaign.
Then back to the house for a quick and half-hearted attempt at housework followed by some blog-related emailing and commenting.
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A text. Hurrah! A friend from my ante-natal class 20 years ago inviting me at short notice for a cuppa. Couldn't shut down the computer fast enough! Well that's the point of being self-employed isn't it? The sun was shining, I haven't seen my friend for ages and she always offers good cake! (scones this week in case you're wondering)
I paused long enough to peg some washing out, roll the roof down on my little car and I was off for an hour of chat then a dash into the local supermarket.
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| ready to decorate |
Open evening in the hottest room on the planet. Smiling through the tears of pain at the recorder recital. Smiling through the tears of pride at the choir's performance.
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| 4 of my brood on stage |
Home. Kids bedtime. Abandoned any thoughts of a proper dinner in favour of cereal (sorry DH) and after a quick slide through the social networks, promoting some blog posts written earlier in the week, saying "hi" to new followers and chatting with some "old" ones I indulged in one game of Farm Heroes (I know, I know) and called it a night.
Awoke this morning and checked the diary for next few days - manic! So in advance if I'm distracted or forget something - forgive me. It's end of term you know.