Day One

Last night I made myself go to bed early to prepare for the first day of the school holidays. Annie woke at 6am and I had enough emotional reserves not to swear loudly or throw my pillow across the room.

My hours with the girls flew by. The recently completed paint work made me feel less like a stranger in my own home. We played musical statues before dinner to my jogging high energy playlist, Kelly Clarkson, U2, Simple Minds. Everyone was happy. The girls ate their spaghetti and are now sleeping soundly. No tantrums, tears or threats.

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