The final week is closing rapidly, today has been another good day.
The day started with a lot of rain, that means tackling a rain cover for the buggy, which isnt good as my Mumsters will know from previous blogs. I gave it another go this morning, but I think it is safe to say the the rain cover has beaten Mr Mum - I dont know who designed it but it is crazy, in fact I dont think it has ever fitted, they just throw it in with the buggy to test the patients of parents who are running late for school and its pouring with rain. Curse you rain covers!
So as we gave up with the rain cover, I decided to drive to the back entrance and make a break for it from there, I also needed to then get my haircut so could drive off instead of coming home again. This all went well, took Megs and Emma to school (no tears), quick chat with Mumsters - all gloating, standing there with their rain covers tightly covering their little treasures while mine were a little wet!
Rosie and I then went to the barbers for my haircut which actually was rather civilised. I thought Rosie would be a nightmare in there, but she soon had them running around with story books and biscuits so I need not have worried!
We then popped home for a nap (Rosie not me) before heading out for another PAB meeting. Today, I was joined by E, T and D - we went to our usual venue and settled in for the afternoon. All went well, food was a bit average, although Rosie didnt complain, and with a little play area set up we were able to relax and enjoy a beer / archers! D (2 years old) had a bit of a rough time, he got a black eye from the back of Rosie's head, walked into a table, banged his head on another table and hit his ear against yet another table - other than that he was ok! So big thanks to T and E for attending the meeting and giving Mr Mum some adult company!
T and I then walked back to the school to pick up our respective kids before I headed home.
Continuing the Top 5 Mr Mum handy hints, tonight is number 4 on the list:
Time Management:
Juggling kids / a routine is not easy at the best of times, especially with three of the little "angels", therefore managing your time is crucial. The last thing you need is to be chasing around late for everything so I suggest a routine designed on a spreadsheet which clearly marks out the activities for the allotted day with times and details for every event. I would also leave at least an extra 5 mins to everything you do, because there is always one kid stropping, or not wanting to participate.
Also remember, and this is important, Kids have no appreciation of time. You could be late for an important event, jumping around the house trying to get everyone ready, and the kids could be sitting there with a look on their face of "whats the problem, why the hurry?" This is designed to make you angry, which will lead to more time being wasted, so the best thing to do is not to rise to it but simply explain the need to get their bloody shoes and coat on before you stop them from listening to Justin Beiber!*
If you follow this advice you should be ok, as soon as you deviate from the plan you will be in all kinds of trouble!
Anyway, thats all for today folks, off now to write some party invites for Megs and K's joint bday party in May........see ya!
PS Good luck to Spurs tonight and even bigger luck to Man Utd tomorrow night - big big game!
*Mr Mum does not condone the listening to any music sung by Mr Justin Beiber and strongly recommends parents follow suit.
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