Well, Thursday nights always feel like we are nearly there and all is calm in the Low household. The kiddies are tucked up asleep after a busy day and the Netflix subscription continues to be heavily used!
Before we start getting too excited about the forthcoming weekend, we need to rattle through today’s top 5. Lets go!
1. E’s class had the day off today as part of the coronavirus measures so Mammy decided the two of them should have a special girly day. I asked E this morning where they were going and received the response “you know Daddy, where the cafes are”. I was a bit confused by that and said I thought they were going to buy some bath bombs and possibly some new clothes. “Yes Daddy, the place with the shops and the cafes. It’s called the Metrocentre you know!” She must think I’m so out of touch! 😟
2. Steph was helping E into her dress this morning and suddenly E said “oh I feel like a woman”. Steph said “do you?” and E replied “yes, I feel like I should be going out for wine”. Now I have a lot of questions about this exchange, particularly around my daughter’s understanding of what Mammy gets up to in her spare time. I pulled her up about it and asked whether she had really said that she thought she should have wine. To my surprise her response was “yes Daddy. Wine or Gin, I don’t mind which!” 🤪
3. Poor M was dragged around two supermarkets today and he clearly resented the fact I had allowed it to happen. I’m not sure how it was my fault as I wasn’t present for either of the outings but I could just tell by the look on his face that he held me responsible. After the dirty looks came the refusal to eat his tea. I tried everything but he just cried and ran off. His sister went after him and the next thing I knew he was sitting nicely eating up his food. When I raised an eyebrow at E she just smiled and said “it’s easy Daddy; you just ask him nicely.” The flood of different emotions in that moment is hard to describe but I just smiled back through gritted teeth! My kids are such monsters! 🛒
4. I managed to get out for run number 34 this evening and I’m still on track to finish my challenge. I managed to avoid the sheep and indeed any other livestock, meaning it was pretty uneventful. I didn’t fall, I didn’t get lost and I didn’t injury myself. And the only profound realisation on my way round was the fact that I breathe really loudly when I run which is probably pretty disconcerting for anyone passing me, or perhaps even more worryingly for people I overtake. Hearing a man’s heavy breathing approaching you from behind whilst you’re walking alone on a path during the evening isn’t pleasant at the best of times! I suppose when they turn and see me they realise that I’m just an old chap out running not quite as quickly as he thinks! 😤
5. One of the most important purchases today (apparently) was the bag of bath bombs. They are a definite favourite of our kids and I’m all for it given the enthusiasm with which they rushed upstairs for bath time. Personally I’m a fan of only putting the bath bomb in once I’m already sat in the bath – gotta love the fizz! But E chucked it in and we had a peach coloured bath. The only problem was that neither kid could leave it alone and whilst M rubbed pieces into his hair, E rubbed it into her hands so they are now bright pink and it won’t clean off. Talk about being caught red handed! 🛁
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