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Just in case you hadn't already realised..........I'm totally bonkers.........

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FAQ · 30/08/2008 00:31

I've not been sleeping well, but apart from in the mornings (when I've had a bads night sleep) haven't actually been feeling tired.

I'm way behind with my laundry and housework - so instead of sleeping (bearing in mind that ex has the DS's tomorrow morning until Sunday evening so I'll be going out with DP tomorrow night) I'm up and doing housework........

I'm bonkers aren't I???

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Joolyjoolyjoo · 30/08/2008 00:52

Yup! But I kinda know where you are coming from- maybe you will sleep better knowing all the housework is done (God, I ahve changed sooo much since having kids!!)

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FAQ · 30/08/2008 00:57

phew - was starting to think I'd found my sanity again

Not sure I'll sleep that great (when I finally decide to give up on the housework) - but at least my housework will be done

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mistyamica · 30/08/2008 01:02

It was bad design when women were given brains that can multi task!

Even when I am lying in bed trying to sleep, my mind is going over what needs to be done in the morning!

All my DP thinks about is waking up and going on ebay! It's me looking after dc!

We're going to south france next thursday and my brain is doing overtime as I'm trying not to forget anything and I am thinking about all the things I need to get and do for the trip! DP is in bed sleeping soundly...[envy}

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FAQ · 30/08/2008 01:42

very true - and it doesn't help that before I do finally fall asleep not only do I tend to run through that day that's just happened (from start to finish) -but try and plan the next one as well........just doesn't work.....

Ho- hum - got my last load of washing in now

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mistyamica · 30/08/2008 01:46

you have got it bad!

I'm still up trying to do my website, as I can't do it during the day cause i'm looking after ds! I'm trying to start a business so all my work has to be done on the nights

it's taking me FOREVER.....

can't wait to go to sleep!

i'll leave the washing up my dp has kindly left for me until the morning, as i have one of those emersion heaters (so annoying) So i have to plan when I need hot water so I can heat it up before hand...the mind never stops!

I still say women are gods! and men are just bods! lol!

Joolyjoolyjoo · 30/08/2008 01:47

It hit me the other week- I drank far too much wine on a Saturday night, and ended up being sick. But even then, when DH asked if there was anything he could do, I gave him clear concise instructions (between puking) as to how to put the dishwasher on! How sad!

giraffescantdancethetango · 30/08/2008 01:48

feel free to come over here and clean for me at 2am, i wont mind honest

mistyamica · 30/08/2008 01:49

haha! you crack me up jooly!

what would men do without us? hehe!

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FAQ · 30/08/2008 01:50

still don't feel tired

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psychomum5 · 30/08/2008 01:50

you are a liar.....

you are clearly not cleaning............you are on MN!!!!

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FAQ · 30/08/2008 01:51

no - I'm sorting my laundry, and I've loaded the dishwasher, about to bring the ironing board downstairs and iron next to the computer

Too quiet at this time of night - plenty of time to flit around doing bits while MN'ing

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mistyamica · 30/08/2008 01:53

it's a quick break to get away from all the work!

psychomum5 · 30/08/2008 01:56

.....not sure I beleave you......

but I will let it go, as clearly you need to think you are doing soemthing!!!!

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FAQ · 30/08/2008 01:57

trust me psycho - if you could see my dining room table right now - you'd know I've been doing something - I currently have about 5 loads of washing (now dried) waiting to be ironed) - it was spread all over my house when I got up this morning (still dirty)

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psychomum5 · 30/08/2008 01:59

.

well done you!!!

can you come here next, I have still to do my holiday washing......

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FAQ · 30/08/2008 02:00

no way - I still have to clean the kitchen floor (may do that tomorrow once the DS's have gone though) - which had sugar spilt on it about.....ermm 1 1/2 weeks ago, and Dr Pepper about ermmm 5 days ago

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Joolyjoolyjoo · 30/08/2008 02:02

Hmm, see there is rationale in putting the dishwasher on at this time of night, but ironing at this time is madness- unironed clothes feel so much better than 4 hours sleep!

psychomum5 · 30/08/2008 02:02

tut tut.....you are clearly a normal mum and not a super duper mum.......

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FAQ · 30/08/2008 02:04

psycho - not normal at all.........welll no-one I know in RL thinks so anyhow lol.

Jooly - I have to do at least some ironing so the DS's have ironed stuff to take to exh's tomorrow - and if I've got it out I may as well do a load of it.........

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psychomum5 · 30/08/2008 02:06

you just ruined all my illusions!!!

tut

Joolyjoolyjoo · 30/08/2008 02:07

Noo- ironing is only to be done in front of decent TV and there is none on! Betya exh won't notice creases!

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FAQ · 30/08/2008 02:09

oh trust me - he will notice if the clothes aren't ironed - and I know it's none of his business -but I'd rather just iron them and not have any smarmy comments when he drops them off on Sunday evening.........

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Mhamai · 30/08/2008 02:41

FAQ, you mentioned a dp! Yay for you!
I must drop you a mail.

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FAQ · 30/08/2008 02:50

yes - I have a DP - been with him 3 1/2 months now

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Mhamai · 30/08/2008 02:53

Ah well done you girl. I started back on ads two weeks ago. Am only on a v low dose but have insomnia, perhaps a side effect? Anyhoo won't blab on here about it but will mail you soon if that's ok? Really happy for you re new dp!