Once at home, tried ever so hard to play peacemaker but failed miserably which meant that 2 year old and 4 year old were fighting over every available toy, space and vying for my attention. I hurriedly got lunch ready – they weren’t interested in left over lasagne since it was VEGETARIAN lasagne so managed to entice them yet again with noodles (honestly, they are a God-send).

I washed more dishes and finished sweeping up the kitchen and dining room. They continued to fight with each other and my 4 year old was really trying my patience. It ended horridly – him in a time out in his room lest I yell at him even more and 2 year old was also sent to his room to have a nap. I didn’t think he would actually fall asleep but he did – no tears, no breastfeed. Woohoo!

I hung the clothes on the line to dry and had a shower. Put another load in the washing machine but didn’t put machine on. Prayed zuhr and then back into the kitchen to chop up the steak and marinate for tonight. 4 year old (who had long ago calmed down and was in good spirits) helped with the marinade (which was all of lemon pepper – I am all for short-cut cooking). Played with 4 year old while I had my lunch – we played with my old Kinder Surprises then played a quiet game of catch in the lounge.

Time to pick up 7 year old. Grabbed sleeping 2 year old, much to his disgust of course and he then proceeded to tantrum and scream while I tried to buckle him into the car. Once he finally calmed down, realised that he wanted some milk so ran to get his beaker.

Picked up 7 year old, home. Feeding him some fruit at the moment. He will have to do his homework now and change straight into swimming stuff. I will try to make skewers with steak and onion, ready to be cooked when we get home. Will still need to pray Asr.

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