How on earth do I show my kids how much I appreciate then without constantly telling them and getting on their nerves and not spending a lot of money because I'm a single mum to 3 on benefits.
Today I've woken up in more excruciating pain than usual. I think my steroid jab has worn off. It's about time for it to.
So today the DC have been amazing.
DS1(13) has had his own struggles recently but he has helped so much today. Did reading books with his siblings, washed the pots, cleaned all the cat litters, been to the shop, cooked our evening meal (was only chicken nuggets and chips with peas but still) and put away all of the washing.
DD(8) has picked up everything off the floor which was dropped, brought me my meds (all sorted in pill organisers) and got me water and put all of the recycling in the bins.
DS2(6) has done the dusting, loaded a wash with supervision and turned on the washing machine and tidied the shoes up on the shoe rack.
They're amazing kids and I want to show them that but it's hard to do when you're skint and they just roll their eyes at you when you thank them and tell you not to be silly!