Christmas Morning....
1. Yes, kids. A basketball bounced repeatedly against the wall my bed backs up against WILL wake me up.
2. No one is meant to be awake at four in the morning. No one. I think there is a law against it.
3. Wrapping paper left on tile is SLIPPERY!!!!
4. Lemonade is not a nutritionally balanced breakfast.
5. No, I will not try and make Daddy leave your new Wii drum kit alone so you can have a go. I know a lost cause when I see it.
6. Daughter number one, you are a lost cause. I know this because I became an expert on lost causes after marrying your father (see above). You snogged your 'Jacob from Twilight' poster and disappeared to read your new Twilight books whilst watching the first movie on your new portable DVD player (portable so we can have the pleasure of Twilight WHEREVER WE GO!!! *growls*). I can no longer claim to know you when we are out in public.
7. Rip sticks do not balance. Neither do eight-year olds trying to stand on Rip Sticks.
8. Neighbours do not appreciate Taylor Swift at full volume at seven in the morning as much as we do.

awake
buggered

busy
grateful