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06th Feb 2016

7 Things That Go Through A Parent’s Mind On A Rainy Day With A Hangover

Sive O'Brien

Rain, rain… go to HELL! I’m sick of the sight of ya. Let’s be havin’ ya dry February.

It’s been a wet, damp, moist few weeks. During which time, I have been drenched, binned two umbrellas while battling the wind, and been stuck in a car for over two and a half hours after the school run. And don’t even go there with the TV and iPad usage for the kids. Ouch. Another thorn of guilt in my side…

I am Irish-born, have resided here most of my life, but when I wake up on a rainy weekend morning, it’s like I’ve been stabbed in the back by Mother Nature. I feel cheated. Well, for ten minutes, anyway. And these are the exact same thoughts that run through my head every time… I’m sure I am not alone:

1. Eleven hours, twenty two minutes and 4 seconds of keeping them entertained…

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2. Cinema; there has to be a new movie release since last weekend? Movie for them. Pick ‘n’ mix for me…

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3. There’s a new dog video on Youtube. That’s at least three minutes viewing x 20 times watched by each child. 

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4. You can totally justify pizza for everyone for dinner. Because of the rain, like. 

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5. The kids haven’t seen granny in ages…

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6. Maybe we’ll just have a nice, chilled-out pyjama day. That went SO well the last time…

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7. It’ll be fine, I don’t feel too bad, actually. Fast-forward to 8pm…

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