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Dear Nicki

Well done. You have finally pulled your head out of the dark place it’s been residing in and realised that something has to give. You can’t be everything and do everything and still expect to retain your marbles. I’m glad you’ve realised that you need to have a reshuffle of priorities and actually remember to include yourself in there. Work is going fantastic (go you!) and that’s brilliant, the kids and thriving (pat, pat), and you have reclaimed your weekends (very good move). All is looking good and you’ve become much less twitchy. A definite improvement!

It’s amazing how much better you can feel when you cut loose some of the crap isn’t it!

Keep it up girl,

Love The Much Less Pissy version of yourself.

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Dear Jay

For the above and the arse kicking – thank you.

You rock woman!

Nicki x

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Dear Kieran

I have absolutely loved having you at home this summer, it has been fantastic. I’ll miss you like crazy when you go back but you need to go and you love it so I’ll be brave.

Just make sure you save a huge hug for when I picked you up after school Monday afternoon, I’ll be ready for it!

Love you,

Mummy x

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Dear Taylor

FOUR teeth? Bloody hell boy, slow down with the growing up will you?! You are nine months old now and that really has moved a bit too quickly.

Love you loads but seriously, please try and stay a baby a little longer,

Mummy-in-denial x

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Dear Twitter

I’ve duplicated myself, sort of. My @nickicawood account is HUGE and full of lovely people. Being something of a social media tart I have spent quite a lot of time with you over the last few years. That account is staying firmly where it is. Unfortunately, sometimes my worky-stuff on Twitter can get a bit lost so I’ve opened a new account @ncawood purely for freelance writing / blogging and what not. Feel free to send people interested in this side over won’t you.

Thanks!

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Dear New School Shoes.

Don’t let yourself be scuffed beyong recognistion before Christmas. There is no reason why you shouldn’t last at least that long, so sort it – ok?

Her who is Mum to a Boy

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Dear Birthday

Bloody hell, don’t sneak up on me! Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday for the 18th time.

Love ,Her who is clearly crap at maths / in denial / taking the piss somewhat

 

Dear Twitter,

*Shakes head*

I’m pretty sure we’ve discussed this before! You are becoming something of haven for bitching, back-stabbing and gloating. It’s sad really but not entirely unexpected as it’s been going that way for a while but it would great if you could turn back time a bit or install ejection seats. At least add proper emoticons so I can keep myself amused whilst people go at it.

In sadness,

Me

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Dear Train Passengers on Saturday…

Lightning strikes knocked out the signals across N Yorks causing UKwide problems (the fact that the strikes were in Thirsk where I live does not make it my fault by the way). These things happen and they are frustrating but we were kept informed of progress and apologised to profusely, despite it not being the rail service’s fault. Swearing at station staff and banging about in temper does not help anyone. Please remember, manners cost nothing!

Yours in angel wings,

Nicki

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Dear Nicki

You are looking pretty good girl, this new more confident you is a welcome sight!

Nicki

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Those tweeting / facebooking about the riots,

The whole generation has not gone to shit, a minority chose for various reasons to act in a very bad way. This does not mean compulsory national service should be re-introduced because “All youths are thugs”.  Those with the attitude that “well if you live in a city you are just asking to be burned out…”, you will find I am no longer following you. Those who gleefully  jumped on the riots as a means to increase blog stats, klout and what not, I hope it helped.

Those involved in the cleanup- YOU are why I am proud to call myself British.

Those involved in the destruction and violence, you aren’t worthy of my time.

Those who have been attacked and are having to rebuilt, good luck and I hope things start looking up for you very soon.

Nicki x

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Dear Natalie

Bloody fantastic weekend! We will not leave it so long next time! I have to say though, I’m pretty sure I’ve never eaten so much over one weekend… ever!

Love muchly!

Me xx

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Dear Third Tooth

Two of your friends have obligingly popped through, please join them and stop tormenting the baby!

Armed with teething gel,

Mummy

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Dear Summer Holidays

We are half way through and the duct tape is still in the box, I think that makes the score..

Summer Holiday 0 – Mummy 1

Hahahaha

Smug but aware we still have a few weeks left,

Me!