First Chapter ~ First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, now hosted by Vicki at I'd Rather Be At The Beach, where bloggers post the first paragraph(s) of a book they are currently reading or planning to read sometime soon.
Today I'm featuring an upcoming read, Why Mommy Drinks, The diary of an exhausted mom . . . A novel by Gill Sims. The excerpt shared is from a hardcover version borrowed from the library.
September
Tuesday, 8 September
First day back at school. I am going to 100 per cent nail being a school mummy this year. I can absolutely do this. This year my school runs will go like this:
6 a.m. Wake up, have a shower, put on the stylish and elegant outfit from my minimalist capsule closet that I laid out last night, before applying some light but sophisticated makeup, as suggested by Pinterest, complete with chic, flicky eyeliner. Dry hair, then style into an 'easy' chignon - again according to the diktats of Pinterest - thus creating an overall 'look' the is modern yet classic, with an individual edge. Now looking perfect, I'll tidy up the house so that we have a calm and welcoming environment to return to at the end of the day.
What do you think? Would you continue reading?
The first paragraph really sums up the demands on the modern mother, and it was exhausting just reading it. It did take me back to my own days of young motherhood, which thankfully occurred before all the pressure created by the internet and social media. Times were a bit more relaxed then.
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Haha yes most of us have experienced the gap between aspiration and reality!
ReplyDeleteFor sure!
DeleteBeen there, never achieved anything close to perfection, though I have look less frazzled as the daughter has gotten older. I think this would be a fun read.
ReplyDeleteI agree. And not as many prying eyes to see my imperfections.
DeleteGlad I'm not a school mummy any more! It sounds as though she's aiming for the impossible, no wonder she drinks.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't have put it better myself, Margaret. Cheers!
DeleteI agree with everyone. My days of being a school mom are long, long over, but the pressure in this paragraph is just wow! Bet she doesn't meet expectations. LOL
ReplyDeleteTalk about setting yourself up for failure--that first paragraph sure does!
DeleteThat's too much work. I don't try that hard, but then again maybe that's why I'm still single. See what we are featuring at Girl Who Reads
ReplyDeleteYou're right...way too much work.
DeleteOh, I do love a good book about tired mums! LOL. All that work to prepare for being the best school mummy seems doomed to fail. But fun to read about.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
I'm looking for a fun read right now, and thought this one would fit the bill.
DeleteI almost feel like the book could segue into humor. I can't imagine being that put-together in the morning. This week I have Willnot by James Sallis. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThat is just in the first hour...the book goes on to describe what's to be tackled at 7 a.m. and further!
DeleteThis sounds like fun! I'm going to add it to my list.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping it will keep me laughing through the weekend.
DeleteYes, this opening makes me exhausted, but I want to read more!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly how I felt, Monica!
DeleteAt first I was turned off by the title, but I like the first paragraph. Yes, I'd like to read more.
ReplyDeleteFor me, the cover illustrations made the title work.
DeleteOh I love this! I love the idea of this but my mornings are always insanity. Part of the problem of having a house full of night owls I guess! I'd definitely keep reading this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping the narrator comes to the realization that she doesn't need to be so perfect.
DeleteWow! You were/are a busy mom!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this one but I'd definitely keep reading!
ReplyDeleteToo too much. Interesting read.
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