01/09/2026
05.18am
I’ve just gotten into bed beside my little twinnies - sleep is impossible tonight.
Maybe it’s because once they waken everything changes again.
The school holidays are over and back to routine. Back to rushed mornings, trying to get three little people dressed, fed and out the door on time. Back to wondering what I’ve forgotten — do they have P.E.? Did I book after-schools? Probably not.
I know most parents are ready for the kids to go back but if I’m honest, I’m not.
I’m not ready to say goodbye to our lazy mornings, when the four of us could pile into one bed and watch a film until 11am. Packing a picnic and heading off somewhere just because we could. The cuddles, the chats and most of all the days of just being us four.
I’m not ready to give my babies back to the real world just yet.
I absolutely love my job, more than I could ever express, but there is something so special about having my babies home with me. Even on the days when we do absolutely nothing, they somehow become my favourite days.
Because once school starts, life moves at a completely different pace.
School runs, work, homework, activities, dinner, baths, bedtime… the list goes on. And somewhere amongst it all, I’m trying to be a good mummy while running on empty.
I know how lucky I am - my kids go to a brilliant school, have incredible teachers and genuinely love going in. For that, I will always be grateful.
But being grateful doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt.
People always tell you, “Enjoy them while they’re young. Time flies.” And of course they were right.
They’re still my little babas, but they’re just not quite as tiny as they were before.
My three little best friends. Just growing up far too quickly.
So, any of you mummy's feeling the same - I'm right here with you.
Back to reality we go.
Coffee will most definitely be my best friend for today.
Tx