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Worn down Mum

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Published by Rhiannonw on March 13, 2012 - 17:19
from the ABC set Families

“Aw, Mummy, where’s my dummy?
I won’t whine all the time,
with my dummy, Mummy!”

“Aw, Mummy, that’s not yummy,
I want sweets in my tummy, Mummy!
I won’t whine all the time,
with some yummy sweets, Mummy!”

Whinge, and whine all the time:
Mum is weary, cross and teary:

Rat! tat! tat! Want a chat?
a friendly face to cheer, and steer
from the moans, and wear and tear,
bringing fresh ideas to bear,
firm and jolly: tensions disappear!

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Silver Spun Sand | March 13, 2012 - 17:54

This one really made me smile, Rhiannon..and some;-)

I distinctly remember my mum taking me outside in the garden to our dustbin and making me throw it in. I was four, so I don't think it was before time, and I can't say I blamed her;-)

Much enjoyed. You brightened a dreary, grey day. Thank you, Rhiannon;-)

Tina

Rhiannonw | March 13, 2012 - 18:10

Really glad to hear that, Tina. Nice to know it gave you fun aswell as appreciating what was behind it. Thank you for telling me! Rhiannon

shades | March 13, 2012 - 23:20

I liked this...It's a fun little piece. "rat tat tat" Good work …;)

Rhiannonw | March 13, 2012 - 23:31

Thanks very much, shades, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. regards, Rhiannon

skinner_jennifer | March 15, 2012 - 11:58

Hi Rhiannon,

this was such fun to read.

Thankyou for sharing.

Jenny.

Rhiannonw | March 15, 2012 - 17:42

Thank you, Jenny. Glad you enjoyed. and thank you for saying so!
Rhiannon

widdicombe81 | March 17, 2012 - 17:45

really enjoyed thss, mind you mine are 8 and 10 now and god they winge more now then they ever did as a toddler.

Rhiannonw | March 17, 2012 - 19:56

Glad you enjoyed and could empathise! I help with 'Home Start' as a volunteer with one family I get on very well with, but listening to other volunteers and the organisers, I think the feeling behind the organisation is how often a fresh face coming in to a tired family can be very refreshing! thank you for reading and commenting. I sympathise too with your long-term occupation with your children! Perseverance and prayer, and thankful for the happy times, Rhiannon