Escape and early night

Quite a satisfying day at home getting stuff done. Managed to escape on my own for an hour or two as well and it felt so good to not be taking the laptop. It struck me today that I seldom take any time for myself that doesn't involve working or feeling guilty about not working.

It's amazing how your mind can wander when you're free from responsibilities and timetables. I had an idea for one of my clients (yep work related) that I doubt would ever have come to me had I not been pottering about mindlessly.

Bought some last minute bits for Squidge on the eve of her third birthday. She's in a very odd mood and one of the reasons I "escaped" today and used that particular word is that she literally will not leave me alone.

She is so clingy it's untrue. I even swept the kitchen floor tonight with her hanging onto my leg as I did it (it was the only way to get it done). She wants to be near me or is demanding my attention every second of the day.

She has had these phases before and they are phases but they are so draining. I sound ungrateful I know. I love that she loves me, that she needs me - but I would just like to go to the toilet alone for once or speak to Angus without her crying hysterically and screaming "Noooooooo don't talk to Daddy!!!!l Hence the need to escape earlier!

We put her to bed early tonight (and we're both reading and in bed at 10pm!). We want her to have a good day tomorrow, here's hoping!!!