Dear So and So: The Week in Review

Aug 20, 2011 by cafebebemama

Dear Daughter,

I love you more than I ever thought possible. You are the light of my life and make me smile every day. You do know that life will not come to an end if you do a poo on the toilet don’t you? You know that Mummy and Daddy are getting mighty tired, frustrated and fed up with you doing a poo in your “plup” nearly ONE YEAR after you sorted out potty training? You know that YOU are choosing to NOT poo on the toilet. So, let’s take a small step in the right direction and get that poo in the toilet, eh?

Love you forever,

Mummy

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Dear Commenters,

I am not freaking out about this, my second pregnancy. I am not throwing stones at the NHS. I am simply questioning maternity matters in the UK. I come from a country where pregnancy is probably overly-medicalised. It’s hard for me to adjust to a “laissez-faire” type of antenatal care. I probably spend too much time talking about this but I can’t help it! I think about it and thus, blog about it. I’m not mental or evil or ungrateful. I am concerned that I won’t get the elective c-section that I am hoping for. I am concerned that my body is not meant to give birth in the normal way. I am concerned about breastfeeding and post-major surgery recovery. I am a normal mum-to-be who happens to use her blog to voice some of her questions or concerns. I will try to NOT do this in the future.

Yours in mental health,

Me

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Dear London,

I am exceptionally fond of you. You bring happiness to my days and hustle and bustle to my life. I adore spending an afternoon in your presence. And you even have special restaurants (Leon) where gluten-free is heavily featured on the menu! Just keep doing what you’re doing!

That is all,

Karin

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Dear Rioters and Looters,

You know that phrase “What goes around comes around?” You’ve heard about Karma? Well guess what? The courts and magistrates are making sure that Karma is enforced. And you deserve it! Bet you’re pretty upset that you took the time to steal a box of water worth £7.92 and now you’re sitting in jail for more than a year. Gee darn. Life really sucks now, doesn’t it?

Har-de-har-har,

Me

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Dear PR,

Yes, I am familiar with your brand’s sports bag. Yes, I used to have one when I was a kid. Yes, it was the THING to have to carry your school books in. Do I want to write a post for you just to receive one of those bags now when I am 40 years old? Uh, no. Nice try though.

Unkind regards,

Cafe Bebe

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Dear British Citizens,

Please do not think that the WHACK Tea Party in the US is speaks for the majority of US citizens. Yes, the US is in a bit of turmoil at the moment. No, the Tea Party and nut-jobs like Michelle Bachman are not the answer. Please ignore the insane extreme-right-wing-Republican wanna-be’s who are trying to become the next President of the United States. Giving them attention only encourages their childish and embarrassing behaviour. Not all Americans have lost their mind like this lot.

Americanly yours,

Kari

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Dear Friendly Bloggers,

Thank you for your support. Thank you for joining in on Linkys like Flashback Friday. Thank you for taking the time to comment on my blog posts when I don’t always do the same. Thank you for being my friend and encouraging me to continue to write. You help me to come back every day and try again. I hope I’ll continue to be your friend in the same way you are mine.

Eternally gratefully yours,

Karin @ Cafe Bebe