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Ecstasy: A Short Story

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Everyday we do things we don't want to do, it wasn't fun or glamorous but we did it. Motherhood is overflowing with these teensy annoying things "Mum, I can't open my chip packet" "Mum my socks inside out help me" "The PSPs flat" "I'm huuuuungry" I giggled to myself at the "I'm Hungry" phrase but it is annoying.. right? Lots of things so small they most likely go unnoticed by our kids who request our assistance, constantly. I notice it! That tops too small, get him a clean one that fits. She looks cold - so I add a blanket to her while shes sleeping. I see other Mums, I see you. Taking care of your little ones, and not so little anymore ones. Adjusting crooked pants - putting shoes on the correct feet. I want you to know I love it. I'm

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