Day 15 – Quiet – Mr Mouse #astoryinhashtags
Apparently we have a ‘rat’ in the kitchen. Neve is disgusted and has declared that she will not come downstairs until it is caught. Hmmm… it may be a very quiet week around here! #silverlinings
After surveying the evidence – I can report, that as the droppings are not much bigger than poppy seeds, we either have a rat with a rather serious bowel disorder or a very small field mouse #dramaqueen
Pat’s like ‘I should go to Bunnings and get a mouse trap’ and I’m like, ‘Dude what the rush? That mouse holds the key to our sanity! #clueless
Hoping the mouse will make an appearance soon. You know what I’m saying…#desperate
Pat: ‘She gets this phobic behaviour from you!” #notmyfault
Molly (in a quiet controlled voice): “Neve, Mr Mouse is your friend”. Neve leaves the breakfast table- screaming #Itried
Molly: (By way of explanation) Well, I saw it on an episode of ‘Embarrassing Bodies’ where this boy had a phobia about going to the toilet right? And so the psychologist reads him this book – ‘Mr Poo is Your Friend’ and well it starts by saying…#tuneoutnow
‘Embarrassing Bodies’ is a show I would never watch #justtobeclear
In the absence of a more positive parenting strategy, I have taken to falsely reporting the mouse’s appearance at regular intervals throughout the day. #randomyeteffectiveparentingtips
Neve threatening to use excess furniture to create a barricade near the entrance of her room – a la ‘Les Miserables’ #lifeimitatingart #bringitonbaby
Stayed up last night to see if I could finally meet Mr. Mouse face to face. Thinking we might strike a deal. Help each other out. It’s only fair. He is living rent free. #winwin
Seems like Mr.Mouse has cleared off. #luckyhim
Perhaps we weren’t what he had in mind when he went looking for a quiet home, intellectual conversation, and tasty titbits. #luckedout
Okay, so I’ll admit it! The food around here hasn’t been that great lately #holidaymode #lazy
Mr Mouse – no more talk of traps or poison. I promise. No more random screaming. (Can’t make a definitive promise on this one unfortunately) Please stay for the school holidays at least. #don’tgo
Sorry Mr Mouse. It really was good while it lasted. #peaceandquiet
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Von commented 2009 days ago
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Beth Cregan commented 2009 days ago
Thanks Von – I’ve loved devoting some time to my own writing. Such a great way to start the year.