You know that moment when you leave work early, thinking, “Yes, I am the master of time!” only to realise that the universe has other plans? Today, at 3 PM, I strutted out of the work, only to find myself immersed in a world of chaos — a glorified circus of parents with jelly tyres and blackout windows that seemed like they were auditioning for the next Fast & Furious movie. 

Ah, the delightful complexity of sibling relationships! My kids have perfected the art of love and hate. They adore the idea of each other, yet somehow manage to drive each other up the wall on a daily basis. This weekend, the two eldest were off at Dad’s, leaving the youngest trio to fend for themselves. 

Let me introduce you to my tiny mountaineer. He’s only 3, but he’s got the heart of a daredevil and the climbing skills of a professional ninja… or maybe a tiny monkey on crack. No matter how many gates, safety rails, or “no climbing” signs I put up, he’s already found a way to turn the whole house into his personal Everest.

Kids Chronicles: From Epic Tantrums to Hilarious Moments You Never See Coming

All I want is a tiny, blissful moment of peace — maybe a whole five minutes — where I can sit down without feeling like I’m walking through a live minefield of miniature feet. Is that too much to ask? Nope. Instead, I have my 3-year-old shadow, still determined to be glued to my hip like a badge of honour!

I sat down with my iPad, determined to craft a lovely, inspiring blog post. But, surprise! What emerged was… a full-blown rant about everything. I mean EVERYTHING. It felt more like a therapy session than a blog. So, I decided to save my sanity—and my word count—for another day. Today, I’m back, and boy, did I need a fresh start.

Oh, I’ve done it again — managed to turn bath time into a full-blown disaster. If you’re a parent, you’ll know the feeling all too well: those moments where stress & chaos collide, and all you can do is laugh (or cry, but I prefer laughing).

 Ah, soft play. The happiest of havens for hyperactive children and the ultimate test of patience for parents, because who needs sanity anyway?!