Page 47 of The Bad Mother's Diary

I admitted Nick and I had been rowing.

He asked me if I was having pre-wedding nerves.

I told him no – I’m looking forward to getting married. It will be a clean slate and a new beginning.

Alex said, ‘What a romantic sentiment. And here was I thinking you get married because you love someone.’

I said, ‘I do love Nick.’

Alex said, ‘I know that. I’ve just never had a clue why.’

Friday April 17th

Pretty sure Daisy is teething.

She keeps dribbling and smashing her head against things.

The book says this goes on for months.Months?

Mum says not to worry because when the tooth comes through another problem will take its place.

She made a big long list of all the problems I had to come:

Separation anxiety

Night terrors

Molars (then I’ll wish it was the little teeth again)

Opening cupboards

Climbing stairs

Pulling nappies off and throwing them across the room

She added, ‘And it doesn’t necessarily stop when they’re grown up. They could be like Brandi and have a baby at sixteen. Then you’re stuck with them forever.’

Saturday April 18th

I am an AMAZING mum! Daisy slept ALL night last night.

ALL NIGHT!

And I jogged TWO miles today! Two whole miles without stopping. For the first time, I actually have hope that I might be able to finish the marathon.

Of course, when I phoned Sadie she said, ‘It’s easier to train now the weather’s warmer. The real marathon will be freezing. You’ve got a long way to go.’

I said it would be easier if my so-called running partner actually showed up.

Sadie said, ‘Look, you know me. I’m terrible with time.’

I said, ‘If you’re terrible with time, how come you’re never early?’

Sunday April 19th

?Daisy woke up FIVE TIMES last night.

So tired I’ve lost two cups of coffee today.

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