I thought I had it bad looking after me ma. She has us run ragged; up and down the stairs day and night because she refuses to get out of the bloody bed. She has her breakfast dinner and tea up there. No sooner am I down the stairs, trying to have a bit to … Continue reading Cry me a river #AprilatoZchallenge
Author: Diary of a Dublin housewife
Bottle Banks and bloody kids
Having grown up kids still living at home can take it's toll. They're worse than babies. I think I had it easier when I was changing nappies. I'm not the only one either. I met Barbara from up the road on the way to the recycling depot. How was your Christmas, Bernie? Same shite … Continue reading Bottle Banks and bloody kids
A New Tears day
So, I'm back. It's been a long time and a lot has happened since 2018, and if New Years day was anything to go by, I'm in for a rough ride in 2019. The year started off in me mas... I had the mother of all hangovers after the New Years Eve celebrations. We … Continue reading A New Tears day
Meeting
I swear, the more kids I've had, the more they drove me mad. I don't remember having the same trouble with Kylie as I do with Coco. She's a right cheeky madame, even started spelling her name with a K. Thinks she's one of them Kardashian girls. " What's wrong with Coco Chanel, who you … Continue reading Meeting
Air Rage
Why don't people take proper care of their kids on planes??
Heatwave
Jimmy isn't coping too well with the heat these days, actually, he's a narky bolix to be honest...and the girls aren't helping with their clothing...or lack of Can you give me a lift to work da, I'm running late Well you'd better hurry up and get dressed then, I'm picking Mick up in ten minutes … Continue reading Heatwave
Clairvoyanto
Me pal Lynn persuaded me to go see a medium who was doing open readings in a pub. We got free tickets so I went along for the craic. Ma was dying to know all about it I'm surprised you went to see a medium Bernie Lynn asked me to go with her So, how … Continue reading Clairvoyanto
Lily of the valley. #AprilAtoZ
You've gone mad on the veg again Bernie. Have I? Carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, parsnips. They're good for you. I'll be farting in Technicolor after this lot Don't you always? Did you forget the peas? You don't like garden peas. I like a few Yasser marrow fats. I haven't time to be steeping marrowfat peas Jimmy … Continue reading Lily of the valley. #AprilAtoZ
Reflections
Sorry I'm a bit late to the party but I've been busy trying to write the book. 'Diary of a Dublin housewife' is coming along ( slowly but surely) It was a great month for me. I made some friends, I lost some weight, I wrote everyday and got the boost to continue with … Continue reading Reflections
Zumba #AprilAtoZChallenge
Last day of the challenge and I'm leaving you all in a sweat. (me, not you) I got to wear the leggings and sweatband again ( Koko is mortified, but I don't care) and I've finally found a fun way to exercise and keep fit. I've ditched the diet and joined Zumbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 😉 Are you … Continue reading Zumba #AprilAtoZChallenge