La vida

**The Wheeled Suitcase** “Mum, I’m an adult now. Can’t I just do what I want for once?”

**Saturday with Family** “Don’t start with the diet talk again!” snapped Emily, waving her

The Number You Forgot “Mum, how many times must we go through this?” Emily flung her mobile

“Stop Whining—Get On with It!” “Marjorie, for goodness’ sake!” A loud voice rang

I passed out at a family do because my bloke wouldn’t lift a finger with our newborn to give me a kip.

**Diary Entry – 12th June** I’ve dreamt of the sea for as long as I can remember. Every month

**The Wheeled Suitcase** *Diary Entry* “Mum, I’m an adult now. Can’t I just do something I want for once?

“Uncle John, have you lost your mind? This is my room!” Mark Stevens stood in the doorway

The Second Doesn’t Mean Less “Mum, I don’t want to go to Grandma’s!” screeched seven-year-old

The son took my room “Have you lost your mind, Daniel? That’s my room!” William Thompson