Hello all you lovely people!
Once again I return from the depths of over-worked, under-paid pit of desperation! I have done my time and I crawl, on my hands and knees, to the safety of the weekend…
Oh crap, I’m working again. Well, I do get Saturday off, but Sunday and Monday will be spent staring at a computer screen, looking at databases and numbers. Just think of the money….. I have to keep reminding myself! I’m fortunate to have my overtime approved in these austere times, mainly because I’m too damn busy during the week!
You know the worrying fact though… the work we are doing is actually making me kind of proud. Please, for the love of God, don’t tell them that!
Anyway, that’s work. Now at home, a couple of interesting things, both incorporating plastic food.
The positive; my boy has started trying to play football with anything that resembles a ball. This led me to laugh at him. Quite a lot. Sounds harsh I know, but you keep a straight face when a fifteen month old starts dribbling around the front room with a plastic lettuce….. Come on, you’d laugh wouldn’t you?!
On the flip side, an image that I didn’t think I’d ever see. The same boy sitting there, quite content, watching Curious George or something, happiliy sucking on a bright orange plastic carrot. A parent shouldn’t have to see that. Sit behind a chair, or hide behind the curtains or something, please….
However, this weekend is a big one for the daughter. She is being taken away by her aunty and uncle and cousin, and will be spending a week away from us, down in Dorset. This is the first time that she has spent a long time away from us, the first time she’s been to Dorset (although I’m sure it’s lovely) and a first time sleeping in a tent. I personally think they’re going to have their work cut out, but I can guarantee that the daughter will love it. But I say this now, when she comes back all happy and excited about her adventure, I’m still not going camping. I’ve lasted 32 years without doing it, I’m not starting now!
On a lighter note, the football finishes this weekend. The final game of the season.
It’s been a tough season for Portsmouth. Three bosses in six months, languishing near the foot of the table and football leagues itself, it’s been a scary time to be a Pompey Supporter!
But along comes Andy Awford, now permanent manager and winner of Manager of the Month for April, produces 4 wins and a draw and suddenly we’re mid table! Win on Saturday and we finish in tenth, some achievement. Next year we’ll be back at the top of the league, I’m sure!
Anyway, enough from me at this point. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I should be back soon. I promise!
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