This was Easter weekend a few years ago before any grandchildren came along. When I thought my kids could be trusted. 🙄 Me and Jimmy went away for a few days over the Easter break. I'd been up to me eyes with me ma and work and the whole lot. I warned my lot not … Continue reading Party gaff
Author: Diary of a Dublin housewife
O is for obituary
Back to 2018 when I wrote my dieting obituary. Best known for her love of karaoke and vodka shots, Bernie Rose Violet lived a full and happy life…until she decided to go on a diet. ”That was the day the music died for me” Bernie said, as she nibbled on a celery stick, and sipped … Continue reading O is for obituary
Neighbours
Another oldie reblog. I'm only cheating until I can catch up with my A to Z challenge , I swear to god.😛 Help me Rhonda, the neighbour across the road always twitching her curtain 'til Jimmy gets home Where were you Jimmy? I heard you pull up outside ages ago.Your dinner is ruined.Your one across … Continue reading Neighbours
Marilyn
Its been a very long, very busy weekend, not much writing done and I'm way behind on my AtoZ so I will be cheating by reblogging some oldies. First one is with my auntie Mal 🥰 Auntie Marilyn is mam's sister. I told her we were going on holiday to Wales to visit friends. I've … Continue reading Marilyn
Like sister and brother 😏
Your ma is still going on about how my ma tried to steal her boyfriend.My da you mean?Yeah, she said ma was a slut and wouldn't leave him alone.Thats gas.No it's not. My ma is not a slut and she said your da was the one chasing her.It's true. She only had eyes for my … Continue reading Like sister and brother 😏
Kids.
That time we made the emergency dash to the hospital, I forgot to mention it was a false alarm...again. The third one in a week. Jimmy was not amused at all. I thought she said her waters broke? She did, but they didn't. How did she get that wrong? She just peed her pants a … Continue reading Kids.
J is for Jimmy and joker.
Christy next door is still moaning about his job.What's he got to moan about? Sure he wouldn't work in a fit, sweeps a few streets,then goes to the pub. He must be worn out.Said he's had the same sweeping brush for five years.Shows how much he uses it,lazy fecker.He said since he got it he's … Continue reading J is for Jimmy and joker.
I is for inheritance.
Are you going on holidays, ma?Thinking about it, why?Where are you going?Not sure yet. Rome, India, the Bahamas.The Bahamas is very expensive.We have savings. You can't be spending all that.Why can't I?That's our inheritance.It is in its arse.I'm only joking. You go enjoy yourself while you can.What do mean, while I can?Clock is ticking ma, … Continue reading I is for inheritance.
H is for hypochondriac
Koko was over with me ma today and ma told her that she was having a stroke one day and I didn't believe her. 'You can be a bit insensitive sometimes ma' says she.'Your granny never had a stroke' says I. 'I'll tell you exactly what happened, she nearly gave me a bloody heart attack'. … Continue reading H is for hypochondriac
G is for Granny and grandad.
Reminiscing last night about when Whitney went into labour with JZ. I could barely get dressed; never mind have a shower, and he was in there singing. My nerves were gone. Our Whitney was in labour and instead of getting her bag out to the car, he was in the shower singing. Are you serious, … Continue reading G is for Granny and grandad.
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