My husband just told me I was his "big brave dog".

Last night, i went out..

*Livin' La Vida Loca is playing"

Girl: I love this song!
Me: Me too
G: Do you know it from the Shrek 2 soundtrack as well?
Me: No, I remember when it came out
G: When was that?
Me: 1999, I think
G: Oh, I wasn't born then
Me: I was 15
G: *smiling* You don't look that old!

Happy to report that after only 7 days back in work, my phone rang this morning, and I just stared at it until it stopped. Really thought the work apathy would take longer to set in..

Maternity Leave Day 328 - it's my last week of leave, Rowan is in nursery for a few hours today, and I am... adrift.

Maternity Leave Day 309 - we have survived the festive period (without a single festive feel on my part). The house is now overrun with toys & enough chocolate to see us until May 2025.

Maternity Leave Day 260 - I have boldly started Christmas shopping. I'm already wondering how many times I can palm off "cuddles with the baby" as the whole gift to save money.

Maternity Leave Day 221 - it's the most wonderful time of the year: The start of Halloween season! Easing in to it today with Hubie Halloween.

Maternity Leave Day 191 - Having completed Netflix, I've restarted Buffy for the 28466382th time. I'm on episode 2 & already mad at Xander. The baby is crying in his sleep. It's a whole thing.

Maternity Leave Day 188 - My baby has learnt to scream. Sometimes I join in. The neighbours are alarmed.