tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175562867822111389.post1904825010934175313..comments2023-11-03T07:29:16.334+00:00Comments on The Potty Diaries: Things no mother should have to say before 8am...Potty Mummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04751869800592294891noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175562867822111389.post-65843121867693016932013-06-13T10:11:45.643+01:002013-06-13T10:11:45.643+01:00Shouty mummy in our house REALLY lost her rag this...Shouty mummy in our house REALLY lost her rag this morning and may have used an expletive after a child said: 'Stop telling us what to do all the time, it's really boring to listen to.' <br />Like it isn't boring saying it EVERY SINGLE DAY 10 TIMES A DAY!!!!!!<br />This after I'd asked them to clean their teeth repeatedly (as I have to do every day) but instead they fight and unroll the loo roll and swap match attack cards etc.<br /><br />So I set them a challenge. It went thus:<br />If they can do the following items every morning for a full week without me having to ask once, I will pay them each £50. (I said £50 because I knew it would get their attention and I know that my money is safe):<br />- Get dressed for school<br />- Come eat bfast when called<br />- put bfast scraps in bin<br />- put plate in dishwasher<br />- clean teeth<br />- get school bag/sports bag ready<br />- get shoes on<br />- be ready to leave at 7.50<br />- do not fight<br /><br />If they manage to achieve this, it will be worth the £100 investment just to save my voice and sanity.Melissahttp://talkaboutyork.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175562867822111389.post-80550546356894328142013-06-13T06:13:38.812+01:002013-06-13T06:13:38.812+01:00On school days alarm goes off at 6.20am and I have...On school days alarm goes off at 6.20am and I have to drag myself and my 5 year old out of bed. She starts school at 7.50, obviously some cruel person's idea of a joke. I am NOT a morning person. I have been known to turn into a monster mummy on the odd occasion. 21st Century Mummyhttp://www.21stcenturymummy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175562867822111389.post-30440794565664047892013-06-12T17:17:31.928+01:002013-06-12T17:17:31.928+01:00Shouty Mummy is at her best in the mornings here, ...Shouty Mummy is at her best in the mornings here, and also reappears around bathtime. nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175562867822111389.post-71454772130702176392013-06-12T16:57:29.624+01:002013-06-12T16:57:29.624+01:00Aaahhhh, Shouty Mummy. She keeps crashing in on ou...Aaahhhh, Shouty Mummy. She keeps crashing in on our mornings too :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790725880329761329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175562867822111389.post-61988085848200254782013-06-12T13:11:31.390+01:002013-06-12T13:11:31.390+01:00I solved this. I left the house before they even g...I solved this. I left the house before they even got up - get me!<br /><br />LCM xLondon City (Mum)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14358992858526277595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175562867822111389.post-69157296359261232982013-06-12T09:23:58.676+01:002013-06-12T09:23:58.676+01:00I've had a new experience this morning. I sent...I've had a new experience this morning. I sent my son an email to his school address. It said<br /><br />"Hi<br /><br />Today we are hosting a barbecue at home. It’s at 8.00. Before then, you need to pick up your bags from the hall. I hung your coat up, but I’m not clearing up the rest.<br /><br />Mum"<br /><br />It's one way of avoiding the shouting.<br />Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.com