Friday, February 10, 2012

title pic Organisation is everything (sigh)

Posted by dulwichmum on Sun 17 January 2010

I am a control freak, I am prepared to admit that (taps fingertips on poured concrete kitchen surface).

It is simply no fun for the poppets when we bake (sigh). I insist that we have aprons on, hands washed, ingredients measured accurately, mixed thoroughly and the mix stays in the bowl, all in a manner which would make Bree Van De Kamp look like Amy Winehouse’s lost twin. I insist that the munchkins have something super to show for my their efforts, even if they must remain on the naughty step while I execute the entire task myself…

Sheherezade often bakes avec les enfants (hers not mine) and what a hoot they have! Apparently her darlings eat most of the mix during the process – OHMYGOD! IT CONTAINS RAW EGG!!! (clutches chest), and no doubt, they end up with it in their hair, on the walls, up their noses (don’t ask), on the cat, and oh how they laugh… she claims.

They are just lucky they have private healthcare. They could end up laughing their socks off on a hospital trolley. Hilarious.

That kind of thing is not for everyone. Clearly!

I can’t tolerate egg shells in my Magimix (stomps foot) or sticky spoons in the wrong receptacle. The very thought of icing sugar randomly sifted onto my surfaces, or my cockapoo’s nose delving into the mixing bowl and it causes my bottom slapping hand to develop a nervous twitch… (wimper).

This year, my new year’s resolution is to give up alcohol.

Tuesday 16th of February is Pancake Day.

Apparently Freya will arrive home with a special recipe sheet for homework…

This day could surely be the straw that breaks this camels back (wipes tear from eye).

Today I began combing The Lady for a new nanny (inhales deeply), and the professional journals in search of an appropriate conference to attend, urgently. The nanny can avail herself of my top of the range kitchen utensils, I have even stocked up on the essential Lyle’s Golden Syrup (clearly!).

Organisation is everything darling (smirk).

Why can’t they ever run conferences in Phuket?

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Comments: 10 Comments to Read

  • Daddy Papersurfer said,

    You are soooooo well organised Mumsy – a shining beacon and an example to us all. One day a blue plaque will adorn your humble abode …..

  • dulwichmum said,

    Darling Daddy!

    Do you think so sweetie? Do you think it could happen soon? I shall send the au pair up a ladder and get her to paint my gutters in anticipation!

  • angelsandurchinsblog said,

    The bottom slapping hand is rigorously washed afterwards, I hope? There’s a meme over for you at ours, should you care to accept it. Your best top tune ever desert island disc of a lifetime, type thing. Maybe ‘Hey good looking, what ya got cooking?’

  • Kim said,

    Giving up alcohol?! Good luck with that one :)

  • Frog in the Field said,

    OHMYGOD!!
    And I’ve agreed to go away with you this weekend?
    Please tell me you aren’t packing that syrup?

  • Frog in the Field said,

    We could go to Phuket for the next Jolly couldn’t we sweetie?

  • dulwichmum said,

    Sweet Angels and Uchins Blog,

    But of course I wash my hand afterwards. My mains are perfect at all times, you should just see my manicure! Thank you kindly for the meme. I know just the ditty!

    Kim dear, it has been hell. I am off to Life Coach Boot Camp this weekend in order to try to keep me focussed, I see it as a pre-Priorty attempt to focus myself!

    Darling Frogaroo,

    Clearly I am not packing the syrup. I was hoping that we could go to Barbados next time!

  • Frog in the Field said,

    I can’t think how those feathers will stay on without it though

  • ThatGirl39 said,

    Ah my fellow Cooking In the Kitchen With Children control freak! You should see the look on my face when those little puffy clouds of icing sugar enter the atmosphere. Not good for the frown lines I can tell you! Glad it’s not just me. I try hard to be super relaxed mum about it …..BUT I JUST CANT!! (sorry for getting all shouty – I think I need a lie down)

  • dulwichmum said,

    Perfect Froglet,

    What ever can you mean?

    Darling ThatGirl39,

    If frown lines are any sort of concern for you at all (I am trying to resist Botox as I type) you should try Estee Lauder Perfectionist! It is literally stunning! I pop a line between my eyebrows and hey presto, I am 12!

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