Page 62 of The Bad Mother's Diary

Dad took Daisy out for a bit.

I always feel safe when she’s with him. He’s so sensible. He writes her a schedule and sets an alarm when she needs milk.

Thursday June 11th

Wedding in two days.

VERY excited.

Went to Mum and Dad’s today so Brandi could practise doing my hair.

I ended up looking like Dolly Parton.

Brandi said, ‘But youloveDolly Parton.’

Even Dad, who thinks I look lovely in everything, said, ‘Blimey, you want to be careful. They’ll be naked flames in the church.’

I had a bit of a bridezilla moment and told Brandi I didn’t want to be a foot taller than Nick on my wedding day.

She got a bit grumpy and said she’d ‘have another go’ after she’d had a cigarette.

Dad said, ‘Don’t smoke near Juliette’s hair. It could go up.’

Finally, after a lot more teasing and combing and a picture of Ellie Goulding, we got there and my hair really did look quite nice.

But I think I’ll do my own make-up.

Friday June 12th

One day until the wedding!

So close now – it’s really going to happen!

Can’t quite believe it yet, but I’m sure it’ll hit me when I get to the church.

I didn’t want Nick to see me the night before the wedding, so am staying at the pub.

Laura came over and we all played Monopoly.

It’s hilarious playing games with my family.

Dad and Laura always stick EXACTLY to the rules.

Mum and Brandi always cheat.

I got all teary at one point, saying I’d be getting married and leaving them all behind.

Mum said, ‘What are you talking about? You haven’t even got your own place yet.’

We ended up playing Monopoly, drinking tea and eating custard creams until really late. Too late for Laura to get the train back to London, so she’s staying in our old bedroom – me in the bottom bunk, her in the top. Daisy in the travel cot.

Mum, Dad, Brandi and Callum are down the hall. Just like old times. Nice being a family again. All cosy and warm.

Saturday June 13th

Wedding day.

I can’t write today. I just can’t.

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