Our House

In our house there’s always:

• Boy bits on display.
• Piles of folded clothes.
• Toys on the floor.
• Copious cuddles.
• Odd socks.
• Something lost.
• Chaos.
• Laughter.
• A full washing machine.
• A fridge full of ‘artwork.’
• A full bin.
• Full hearts.
• Non-matching plates.
• A plug with no chain.
• Wee spills around the toilet.
• Praise.
• Impatience.
• Distractions.
• Interruptions.
• Fun.
• Sibling rivalry.
• Arguments.
• Rough and tumble.
• Security.
• Too much climbing.
• Too much shouting.
• Not enough cleaning.
• Singing and dancing.
• Piles of paperwork.
• Appliances breaking.
• Bulbs expiring.
• Time to play.
• Threats of early bedtimes.
• Bribes to eat tea.
• Patience tested.
• ‘Please’ and ‘thank you’.
• TV blaring.
• Dog barking.
• Questions repeated.
• Honesty.
• Slopped water.
• Muddy footprints.
• Spilled drinks.
• Respect.
• Fighting.
• Crying.
• Tantrums.
• Tickling.
• Children asking for food.
• Animals pestering for food.
• Adults craving wine.
• Togetherness.
• An aroma of farts.
• Lego.
• Debris under the settee.
• Acceptance.
• Doors slamming.
• Ceilings shaking.
• Taps running.
• Happy chatter.
• Shouts of ‘Be quiet!’
• Pleas to ‘Play nicely!’
• Insistence to ‘Share!’
• Daily doses of  ‘I love you’.
• Sarcasm.
• Not enough time in the day.
• Frustration.
• Contentment.
• Toys without batteries.
• Toys missing parts.
• Not always enough sleep.
• Always enough love.