What were you doing in my knicker drawer by the way? What? You said you saw my Bisto tin in my knicker drawer. I was packing a bag for you. Because you found my running away money? No, because you were in hospital having the twins and you asked me to bring in more … Continue reading Knickers#AprilAtoZChallenge
AtoZ 2019
Jimmy ( Running away)#AtoZChallenge
Does anyone else have a secret stash? Running away money we call it. Mine is in an old Bisto Tin. My ma gave it to me before I got married. 'But a few bob in there whenever you can. You never know the day or the hour you might need to get out Bernie' she … Continue reading Jimmy ( Running away)#AtoZChallenge
In-laws ( Lily of the valley)#AprilAtoZ
When you're young and in love you don't realise that when you get married, you're not only marrying him; you're basically marrying his whole family. If I knew then what I know now, would I still have married him? Probably, but I would definitely have gone ahead with emigrating to Australia, which is what we … Continue reading In-laws ( Lily of the valley)#AprilAtoZ
#Hinching #AprilAtoz
Whitney bought a book and a bottle of wine for me for mothers day. Hinch Yourself Happy. What the fuck is this all about Whit? A woman who cleans her house. I thought it would cheer you up. You thought a book about housework would cheer me up? Well, it's not just about cleaning. She … Continue reading #Hinching #AprilAtoz
Girls allowed (Liverpool)#AprilAtoZ
Me and the girls emptied our Bisto tins and fecked off with our running away money...just for the weekend to Liverpool, we came back like. ( We always come back...well, most of us, but that's another story altogether) I couldn't wait to get away from everything; me ma, the kids, even Jimmy. As usual, we … Continue reading Girls allowed (Liverpool)#AprilAtoZ
Empty Nest ( I wish) #AtoZChallenge
I remember when the twins, Kylie and Jason emigrated to Australia and young J.R. fecked off to America on a J1 visa, there was just me, Jimmy, Whitney and Koko left. I sobbed me heart out at the airport. Don't get me wrong, I was delighted they were spreading their wings, but I just felt … Continue reading Empty Nest ( I wish) #AtoZChallenge
Duck Tales (Jimmy makes dinner)#AprilAtoZChallenge
So, Jimmy rang to say he's making dinner tonight. You take your time in your mas Bernie. Dinner will be ready when you get home. Seriously? Don't sound so surprised. I have cooked before. You've gone to the chipper and emptied the fish and chips onto the plates when you brought them home. Stop nit … Continue reading Duck Tales (Jimmy makes dinner)#AprilAtoZChallenge
Cry me a river #AprilatoZchallenge
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
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
Diary of a Dublin Housewife 