why cant i be one of those mothers who just says 'it doesnt matter' if kids spill

[misdee]

or make a huge mess?

i wish i could be.

I try so hard to be like that, but after th e tenth time in one day, grrrr.

Having a bad day Misdee?

Me too, misdee!
Mind you, have sneaking suspicion that those who remain serene and calm in face of child wreaking destruction are a bit WEIRD...

Misdee, I am one of those mothers, and you should see the squalor I live in. I can't tell them off because I'm twice as bad myself.

You don't really want to be, honestly

Probably because you're not the sort of person who can live in a tip, even just whilst the kids are up. Anyway, imo, it's good training for them to be careful. They can't go round their whole lives just wrecking places.

And yes, I'm like you!

just a bit.

obviously everyones meals on the floor wasnt good, but it just bugs me.

i constantly look stressed(because i am) and i really w3ant to be someone eho never looks flustered. not possible is it?

Oh I wish I was too Misdee.
Had a friend and her dd and baby round this morning and couldn't wait for them to leave so I could get the hoover out.
Crumbs and baby sick everywhere and there was me saying "oh it doesn't matter-not a problem" and inwardly screaming.

I wish I could be one of those mothers who are constantly clean and tidy.

have a couple more misdee
i have 5 and was much more uptight with earlier ones
i am chilled now
either that or ad's

Oh no you don't Squonk-it's blardy knackering!

I want to be able to invite people round without tidying up first. It's not that it's that messy, it's just that I am houseproud but without the inclination to do anything about it, iyswim.