How have you survived so many years of parenting?
Lily
‘Survived’ might be exaggerating.
Me
You make it look like you were made for this job. Me? I’m a hot mess. I mean, it’s a miracle I even manage to dress myself most mornings.
Lily
I think you must be smoking weed. I’m a hot mess too. What happened today?
Me
Amelia has been pushing my buttons all day, and Maddox just lost his shit over his ex-girlfriend while fighting with Abbi. I’m thinking I need to find a book of spells with one for turning your kids into angels.
Lily
I think you need the Stormgirl chat for this.
Me
The what?
Lily
The Brisbane Storm girls have a group chat they use to message for support throughout the day when they need it. You can vent, grumble, share good news, ask for help, anything. Do you want me to add you? It might be good for days like today when I’m busy and don’t have time to text you back.
Me
Add me! Yes!
Lily
OK, I’ve added you.
A text comesthrough in another thread.
Lily
Hey girls, I’ve added Birdie. She’s had a rough day and needs all our love.
Madison
Hey, Birdie! Kids or husband?
Me
I already love this group. KIDS! Husband is good today.
Velvet
Well that makes one of us at least whose husband is good today. Mine is about to find out how sharp our kitchen knives actually are.
Chelsea
Eeek. What’s he done now?
