the pet shop boys sang it nicely…
and if it seems repeatedly it is only because i have four children.
this morning i was awoken not so much by the thunder and lightning streaking across the sky, but by jasper, rubbing his face across my stomach and trying to pull himself up on to the bed.
"i'm ever so scared mummy."
pause not longer than a hamster's whisker
"may i watch television?"
it was ominous. Shakespeare could have done something with this storm, and the HK Government definitely did. Just a few short hours later ("Kids! Don't forget your raincoats! You're going to be outside all afternoon and you will need them!) I learned that the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Donald Tsang, had closed all primary schools and kindergartens FOR TWO WEEKS in response to a student in Causeway Bay who had NOT been travelling who had developed Swine Flu.
TWO WEEKS. No more school until mid August.
So, may I haul out the Pet Shop Boys? It was a toss up what lyrics to play for you, "It;s a SIN" comes to mind, but that seemed a wee bit judgemental and i am too mired in self pity to condemn just yet. Give me a day with the kids and I will SO be there. Without further ado, I bring you…
What have i, what have i, what have I done to deserve this?
What have i, what have i, what have I done to deserve this?
What have i, what have i, what have I done to deserve this?
How Im gonna get through?
What have i, what have i, what have I done to deserve this?
You always wanted me to be something I wasnt — (Tess suggests, like a patient parent while trying to pack up a flat)
You always wanted too much, oh, oh
Now I can do what I want to – forever (NOT QUITE)
How am I gonna get through?
How am I gonna get through?
HOW?
WHY?
And now the Grey's Anatomy quote of the day….SERIOUSLY!
