To think 'once a mother, always a mother'?

[suedonim]

Because it looks like I'll always be in mum-mode. Ds2 is coming to visit us here in Nigeria at half term. I was mulling over the fact that the holiday coincides with my book group meeting and so I would have to take ds2 as well as dd2 with me. But then I had a brainwave - they could take a laptop and a game or two and I could park them in a corner while I enjoyed my meeting.

And then I had an even bigger brainwave. I could leave them both at home while I go to the book group. After all, ds2 is 29yo & married and so I feel the pair of them will in fact be quite safe for an hour or two on their own.

ROFL

pmsl

pmsl

ROFL! Are you sure he'd know what to do in the event of a fire, suedonim ? Is it really worth the risk?

pmsl

That did make me laugh. My mum says this too!

Ooh, yes, must show him the fire escape! (We live on 8th floor) Also lock away all medicines. At least I don't need to buy a fireguard in Africa.

Riven, that's the biggest danger - that he'll have eaten everything in the house by the time I get home. He's always had a phenomenal appetite!

PMSL my eldest dd is 29 and married I'm just the same... always the mum

• you have just shown me my future!

I didn't mean to run away and leave you, the internet went down. Again....

If you come home and there's cereal all over the floor, and crayon on the walls.... well, don't say we didn't warn you.

MAybe you should leave them for a shorter time to start off with, say ten minutes, just to make sure they can handle it? Better safe than sorry after all.

pmsl sue - however I can tell you that with me - the youngest at 40 - my mother is still trying to mother me - despite the fact I left home for university at 17 and have never really been back!!!

LMAO

I am a bit concerned about leaving them now. I think I'll check with DIL to see if she ever leaves ds2 on his own. I know he takes himself to work - in a car! - all by himself. Oh, I dunno, this motherhood lark, it doesn't get any easier.

Lol at your mum, Eidsvold - that's sweet.

sweet but incredibly annoying - you know we went away to my grandmother's funeral in Melbourne and it was winter so cold etc and she is reminding me to wrap up - make sure I've got my vest on to cover my chest and keep me warm!!! I just laughed and reminded mum I had spent 4 years living in the Uk and managed to stay warm and remember to wrap up!!

i can understand your worry though - he is still your child and a man - you never know what they get up to left alone for a few hours. I am sure dd2 will make sure he behaves!

Oh yes, dd2 will clype (tell tales) on him if he sets even a toe out of line, lol.

We had a neighbour who was a bit like your mum, Eidsvold. She remonstrated with dh once, (probably for not wearing a vest) beginning with 'I'm speaking to you as a mother...' Every year after that, he bought her a Mothering Sunday card with something like You've been like a Mother to me on it.

Dd1's teacher actually wears more of a mum hate when dealing with dd1 than a teacher hat - works better. SO I think you never stop being a mum.

oops that should have been mum hat not hate!

I do stuff without thinking like taking choc wrapper off my BF and sticking it in my handbag instead of letting them figure out what to do with their rubbish and I am guilty of telling grown adults that it is now OK to cross the road.

I think my most embarrassing 'mum moment' was the day I strolled down to school and pointed out the big red tractor that was approaching....to our dog, who was not in the least bit impressed.