I have a lot of confusion going on in my life right now. Confusion, I have decided, is not good for the soul nor the brain, given the added sleep deprivation that runs along side my "confusion".
Some areas of confusion I can discuss here on my blog right now - others must take a back seat until it is time to bring them to the forefront.
So, where do I start at present? Hmmmmmmm I think I should start with the "Case of the Missing Nutella Jar"!! So here is the plot - the kids love Nutella spread on toast occasionally for breakfast. Spotting a "bargain" at Asda's about 10 days ago, I purchased 2 large jars on BOGOF (buy one get one free - just in case you did not understand the BOGOF concept). For practically the whole week both kids decided to have Nutella on toast for breakfast - no problem - that was, until yesterday! My eldest went to the cupboard to remove the Nutella and it was gone, vamoosed, completely disappeared - that is, both jars! She promptly shouted at her younger brother and hearing the commotion, I went into the kitchen. I was able to confirm that I had put the empty jar of Nutella in the bin the day before so thought it was a simple case of number 1 daughter not looking properly in the cupboards. However, on close inspection (as in taking every single item out of the cupboard) the full, unopened jar of Nutella was no where to be seen!
I then turned my attention to the fridge - no sign of it - looked in the microwave (I have been known to deposit "silly" things in there) and again no sign. With my sternest look I then turned to my kids and said "okay, who took it"? Their complete look of indignation told me straight away that they were not culprits. Fact - my son never lies - my daughter can tell a lie but is so transparent with same, the game is up with a couple of probing questions.
So where the heck was it?????? Did I actually purchase 2 jars? My daughter assured me I did. Did I drop a jar on route from supermarket to car or from car to house? Again, my daughter assured me that "no mum, you put 2 jars in the cupboard"!
So what were the other options? Given that I do not believe in phantom, ghost like figures entering the house and removing Nutella jars, that one was out of the equation but suddenly it dawned on me, like a light switch clicking on and I did not like this dawning realisation! I have a friend who has "problems". Her problems are of the binging type and her favourite binge food - yup, you guessed it, Nutella! Scratching my head I thought "no, she couldn't have, she wouldn't have, would she"? Realistically it could be the only answer as she had been at my house during the week, she had seen the Nutella AND commented on it, I had left the house several times leaving her alone with enough time to snatch and hide the jar! How bizarre though! Also, how on earth do I confront her regarding a jar of Nutella? Is it worth the confrontation?
I think I shall postpone my "Confusion" post at this point and return to the subject later as I walk off still scratching my head that the most likely scenario for the missing Nutella jar is my mate!!!
Some areas of confusion I can discuss here on my blog right now - others must take a back seat until it is time to bring them to the forefront.
So, where do I start at present? Hmmmmmmm I think I should start with the "Case of the Missing Nutella Jar"!! So here is the plot - the kids love Nutella spread on toast occasionally for breakfast. Spotting a "bargain" at Asda's about 10 days ago, I purchased 2 large jars on BOGOF (buy one get one free - just in case you did not understand the BOGOF concept). For practically the whole week both kids decided to have Nutella on toast for breakfast - no problem - that was, until yesterday! My eldest went to the cupboard to remove the Nutella and it was gone, vamoosed, completely disappeared - that is, both jars! She promptly shouted at her younger brother and hearing the commotion, I went into the kitchen. I was able to confirm that I had put the empty jar of Nutella in the bin the day before so thought it was a simple case of number 1 daughter not looking properly in the cupboards. However, on close inspection (as in taking every single item out of the cupboard) the full, unopened jar of Nutella was no where to be seen!
I then turned my attention to the fridge - no sign of it - looked in the microwave (I have been known to deposit "silly" things in there) and again no sign. With my sternest look I then turned to my kids and said "okay, who took it"? Their complete look of indignation told me straight away that they were not culprits. Fact - my son never lies - my daughter can tell a lie but is so transparent with same, the game is up with a couple of probing questions.
So where the heck was it?????? Did I actually purchase 2 jars? My daughter assured me I did. Did I drop a jar on route from supermarket to car or from car to house? Again, my daughter assured me that "no mum, you put 2 jars in the cupboard"!
So what were the other options? Given that I do not believe in phantom, ghost like figures entering the house and removing Nutella jars, that one was out of the equation but suddenly it dawned on me, like a light switch clicking on and I did not like this dawning realisation! I have a friend who has "problems". Her problems are of the binging type and her favourite binge food - yup, you guessed it, Nutella! Scratching my head I thought "no, she couldn't have, she wouldn't have, would she"? Realistically it could be the only answer as she had been at my house during the week, she had seen the Nutella AND commented on it, I had left the house several times leaving her alone with enough time to snatch and hide the jar! How bizarre though! Also, how on earth do I confront her regarding a jar of Nutella? Is it worth the confrontation?
I think I shall postpone my "Confusion" post at this point and return to the subject later as I walk off still scratching my head that the most likely scenario for the missing Nutella jar is my mate!!!
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