Still no missions.
Toffee I think you're right about me feeling better if I spend more time with the DC. I taught DD1 to play draughts yesterday, which she loved; she got the board out again this morning and had a game with DD2 after breakfast while I was rushing around getting toothbrushes, snacks, etc. ready. She's not great at occupying herself and tends to turn to the TV as the easiest option (although I don't allow it in the mornings before school), so spending that time with her yesterday really paid off.
Blue Good news on the work. I must admit that Flying does get neglected as soon as I have any work to do, but I'm determined to keep on top of things this week despite having quite a large job to get done by Friday.
swan Yes, I was also far too shy to say anything to my mum and agree that it's best to have these things out in the open, as difficult as it can be to hear such comments. I remember having to write a poem about my mum at secondary school; the first verse went something like, "In the kitchen, cooking all day, tidying up and putting things away, that's my mum." The teacher asked me to add something that my mum enjoyed doing (non-housework-related) and I honestly couldn't think of anything! I don't want to turn out the same - although I don't think there's too much danger of the DC only ever seeing me doing housework! - so must start doing something about it now before they don't actually want to spend any time with me.
Btw it sounds like you're doing a great job with your DD; I think that if they know how to behave with (be nice to) other people, then you're on the right track. It's inevitable that they take out their frustrations on you sometimes, but it's good that they obviously feel comfortable enough to do so (I wouldn't have dared with my mum).
WhoKnows I'm getting my parents to record Birdsong for me - I didn't really enjoy the book so was in two minds about whether to have it recorded, but have heard so many good things about it that I'm glad I did.
I also feel a bit hypocritical limiting DD1's screen time when I spend so much time on the computer (the other two are good at switching off when they've had enough, but she isn't), but also tell myself it's for her own good!
Bitchy That's it, so much time gets taken up by practical stuff and they don't realise that you're actually spending time with them when you're supervising homework, taking them to activities, picking up friends, etc. Obviously homework and activities (if you've signed up for them - DD1 just does one after-school activity as that's more than enough for her) have to be a priority, but considering that she's out of school by 12.45 pm at the latest, surely I must be able to find the odd half hour to spend with her, playing a game or doing something else that she wants to do?
Cheerful Glad you had a lovely weekend but sorry to hear about the state of the house. Hope you can get back on track quickly after all the work you've put into it recently.
Must just check if the missions have appeared while I've been writing this essay... The missions haven't been updated, but today's flight plan has. Back in a minute with a separate post!