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.
Writing
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.
April Fool
So, Jimmy came home early from work. Delighted so I was, for about five minutes... Are you done for the day, Jimmy? Yeah, thank god, we got that job finished at last. That's great, so you can get started here. I told Marian I'd pop up and do that bit of painting for her Marian … Continue reading April Fool
Torn between two mothers
What kept you,Bernie? I had to drop in to Jimmy's ma on the way. For what? Jimmy asked me to check on her because he got delayed in work and won't get there until after lunch. How is she? She's not too bad. I just made her a cup of tea and a sandwich. Where … Continue reading Torn between two mothers
Uneventful days #AprilAtoZ
What'll we do today, Bernie? Nothing? Again? Yeah. Living room or kitchen? Garden today, I think,Jimmy. Yes, while the sun is shining. It'll be a nice change. Will I make drinks? That'd be lovely. Tea or coffee? You're too funny, Jimmy. Pink gin fizz it is then. Lovely, hon. Who else is loving lock down?
Pandemic #AtoZ
I can't wait to get back to doing the shopping myself, but for now,Jimmy is still in charge....well kind of What time are you going shopping, Jimmy? I'll go shortly. do you need anything special? We're running out of hand sanitizer. You won't get hand sanitizer in the shops for love nor money, Bernie. We'll … Continue reading Pandemic #AtoZ
D is for duty free #AprilAtoZ 2020
We always had a day out in the pub with the gang on St. Patrick's day. Not this year, but. All the pubs were ordered to close two days beforehand on the 15th March. Imagine the pubs being closed on St. Paddy's day. It's for the best, Jimmy. No parade either. You haven't been to … Continue reading D is for duty free #AprilAtoZ 2020
Coronavirus
I hadn't seen any of the girls since we got home from Beni. We had to make do with Whats app and Face time, trying to keep each other sane while we were isolating. Trying not to talk about the dreaded c word. Trying not to talk about how bad things were in China and … Continue reading Coronavirus
Bernies Benidorm Blues.
Bernie is in isolation for two weeks and Jimmy won't let her forget why...
A is for… April at last
Maisie finally has a valid reason for not leaving the house.
Diary of a Dublin Housewife 