Pick Me Up! Special

BOILING POINT

Gathering up all the dirty dishes, I started clearing the dinner table.

With food stuck around his mouth, my son Teddy, now three, and my daughter Evelyn, now six, had a burst of energy.

Oh no, I thought.

Every night, it was a challenge for me and my husband Sam, 35, to get them to bed.

And that night, on 14 August 2023, was no different for us.

Teddy and Evelyn would chase each other before watching PAW Patrol on the telly, refusing to sleep.

Only, I had a trick up my sleeve.

‘Come on,’ I said. ‘It’s time to have a shower.’

Immediately, their faces lit up and they ran upstairs to my en suite.

The kids loved having a shower

Teddy and Evelyn saw having a shower as a treat.

They loved sitting

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Pick Me Up Special

Pick Me Up Special1 min read
Your Pick Me Ups
Which letter of the alphabet is the coolest? Iced T! How funny! What’s black and white and red all over? A zebra with sunburn! How funny! How can you tell the ocean is friendly? It waves! How funny!
Pick Me Up Special4 min read
Just Keep Swimming
Is there anything more peaceful than paddling out into the open water? With a long, hot summer coming our way, it’s the perfect way to take the edge off of the heat, too. Wild swimming has always been popular, but ever since lockdown when swimming po
Pick Me Up Special2 min read
Look Amazing!
1. Charles Worthington Sunshine UV Protection Leave-In Spray Takeaway, £3.49, Boots We all know the importance of SPF on our skin, but what about our gorgeous tresses? Helping to protect hair from sun exposure, this hydrating mist is great for beach

Related Books & Audiobooks