Seven Sleepless mums tonight.

Oh Lordy.

I'm still coming to terms with having an older teenager in the house. I don't grudge No 1 a night out with her pals, she has a day off work tomorrow, first in about 4 weeks. She deserves to let her hair down.

They descended upon us pre-party with ridiculous shoes, and inadequate coats.

I basked in their gloriousness. They are so beautiful, and confident, and funny.

Although I doubt we shall sleep a wink until they are safe home.

And then we have No 3 - throwing up first thing this morning, and snuggled under the duvet all day. She's just woken up and is snuggled under a blanket watching Pink Floyd with her DAD on TV.

It's great being a mum !