First day back at work today in the new year.  The morning started as usual but the kids are not back at school until Monday.  We left daddy at his work and then I left the children with my parents for the day and continued on my journey.

The day passed, busy as usual. My head was racing this morning and I had the feeling of exhaustion and just wanting to go back to bed.  I was pleased to finish my day and get back in my car and head home.

The children had had a busy day and had fun travelling on the bus with Grandma and Grandad. My daughter was tired after walking around the town and had shown my mum some dolls that she is now wanting.  She has not bought them yet but I’m sure my daughter might find some with her birthday present this year.  My 5 year old loves her dolls and has been collecting the Disney Princess toddlers.

Many grandparents I know like to treat their grandchildren. My two don’t always know how lucky they are. They drive us all mad but my mum does like to spoil them.

The children have gone to bed well tonight. They are both exhausted and are both asleep in their own beds. It is nice when we don’t have to keep telling them to go to bed.

Sitting here now watching the soaps and yawning, the stress of Christmas now gone and being mum. I somehow need to find some time somewhere to myself but life carries on. Christmas is over and the new year has started.  We continue on round and round life’s hamster wheel.

Back to work tomorrow and the children have a day with daddy.  They do love spending time with him but I know when  I get home tomorrow, I will find them on the iPad and iPod.  My son was asking me to read him Roald Dahl  ‘Esio Trot’ tonight. I was too tired to sit and read. I left him reading it to himself but told him we will do some reading together on Friday, he was happy with this plan.

Friday will be our last weekday off alone together for a little while.  I know that I need to make the most of the time that we have as time races by so quickly.  So reading together is one thing we can do, watch a film is another or we could walk to town. I need to not spend the day on my laptop like I have the last few days. I’m sure as well that the children would like to do something.  I’m planning on hiding the gadgets as they make me mad.

Anyway a shorter entry tonight, back to work tomorrow and I know that I will not want to leave the house as my family are all at home relaxing together. Though it is nice sometimes to talk to another adult other than my husband.

So I am now going to go and get some rest ready for the morning. I also need to remember to load the washing machine before leaving the house.  I’m now going to try and build some strength for tomorrow and being mum.