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“What will I eat mum” You say in your sleep Our first night away in the van. The next words are at 4am  When you start a cheerful Rendition Of ‘Father Christmas  Is Coming Down The Chimney’. This time not asleep But fully awake. “Sleep some more please poppet” I say “I can see aContinue reading “Campervan trip #1”

(Written during lockdown) I saw the sea today  Madeira Drive closed  Open only for exercise  I ran down the middle  Of the road Along the white lines And looked at the sea And my beach Every day I swam With you growing in my tummy Now you’re at nursery Running about While I run toContinue reading “My Beach”

(Written at the start of lockdown before daytime naps stopped) The clock is set The time begins Now that you’re asleep Ticking down the minutes Until you wake again There’s many things to do Clean the dirtiest part of The house That’s the most noticeable Cook the next meal Plan what to do when youContinue reading “Countdown”