Why Mummy Swears: The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller

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The first day of the holidays. I suppose it could’ve been worse. I brightly announced that perhaps it might be a lovely idea to go to a stately home and learn about some history. As soon as we got there I remembered why I don’t use the flipping National Trust membership – because National Trust properties are full of very precious and breakable items, and very precious and breakable items don’t really mix with children, especially not small boys. I wanted to punch the air and shout “hell yes” when Ellen finally stood her ground against her sexist work colleagues. Even through the humour of the moment, Ellen made many points that are so very true and relatable. Why Mummy Series 4 Books Collection set by Gill Sims (Why Mummy Drinks Book & Journal, Why Mummy Swears, Why Mummy Doesn’t Give a [Hardcover])

This is such a simple and yet spot on observation. Married life isn’t about adoring each other all of the time, rather it’s about accepting each other’s little foibles even if they are as annoying as nails on a chalkboard. Mummy’s marriage is feeling the strain, her kids are running wild and the house is steadily developing a forest of mould. Only Judgy, the Proud and Noble Terrier, remains loyal as always. Where I had envisaged childish faces glowing with wonder as they took in the treasures of our nation’s illustrious past, we instead had me shouting ‘Don’t touch, DON’T TOUCH, FFS DON’T TOUCH!” while stoutly shod pensioners tutted disapprovingly and drafted angry letters to the Daily Mail in their heads.

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I love books that are written as a diary. I just find it a little more like you’re looking through a window into someone’s real life. You can follow the passage of time through the story way easier and it just feels a bit more personal when you think you’re reading someone else’s diary – a glimpse into their inner thoughts as written down by them. Sim’s latest offering is a hilarious follow-up to her bestselling debut… you’d be forgiven for thinking the blogger behind Peter and Jane couldn’t pull it off twice – but she has” – The Sunday Post I will confess right now that I must be the only mama at the nursery gate who hasn’t read Why Mummy Drinks. In the end I suppose that’s what marriage comes down to – finding the one special person you want to annoy and be annoyed by for the rest of your life. I loved how this book made me howl with laughter, while also being like reading my own views on life and motherhood written down for me to read.

Can Mummy keep up the facade while keeping her family afloat? Can she really get away with wearing ‘comfy trousers’ to work? And, more importantly, can she find the time to pour herself a large G+T? If you fancy a light-hearted, entertaining and totally hilarious read to enjoy by the pool this summer while the moppets are splashing about, this is the book for you!

Why Mummy Swears was like reading all about my own thoughts and struggles, but it helped me to laugh at them, which for this sweary mummy was a welcome relief. I had already read this book before It was chosen for our reading group, and I enjoyed it even more the second time round. But I could give you a long list of answers as to why THIS mummy drinks, so I think that probably qualifies me enough to follow and pass comment on the sequel. The story follows Ellen as she decides to return to work full-time after discovering her dream job. This leaves her torn between her beloved “moppets” and her career, plus her “People”-hating hubby Simon.