A day in the life of Camille Sui Hua Chan Goodman

3.00am I awake, cry a bit, no response, so decide to go back to sleep.
5.00am This time I’m really awake, so I decide to cry really hard.
5.05am Mum relents and lets me sleep in the middle of the bed (yeah!)
6.00am I awake from my short slumber and decide it’s time for brekkie. Wiggle, squirm, kick, cry a little, and if all else fails give Mum a whop in the face.
6.05am Mum gives up on any thought of sleep and makes me a breakfast of organic fig and sultana porridge (apparently it's good for me and fortunately it tastes good). Then believe it or not she gives me dark rye bread with Veggie. I decide to tolerate this, just to keep her happy and make her feel as though she is giving me adequate fibre in my diet.
7.00am to 9am. A boring time of the day where Mum is busy doing things: cleaning, hanging out washing, dishes etc. I hate it and make sure she knows it.
9.00am I’m dressed, hair ties in place and with clean teeth. Now the day begins. I’m never too sure just what Mum has planned. It might be any combination of the following: shopping at the supermarket, a trip to the park, reading at the library, or visitors at home. I quite like most of these activities, as long as Mum is able to give me her full and undivided attention (which I must say is sadly lacking on many occasions)
11.00am Lunch of pasta, bread, cheese, and if I’m lucky cake!
11.30am A morning sleep. Something I resist. I mean after all why would I want to waste time when there is so much to do. Unfortunately, once in the cot I have no alternative but to sleep, but I make sure it lasts no longer than 45 minutes. Ha, that will teach her!
12.15pm More food of some description
1.00pm Now the day really starts. Mum usually has something interesting organised for afternoons. Like playgroups, visits to people’s houses, like Nana's or Jo's or Holly and Gus's place. Sometimes I even catch up with an old mate from Suixi, Mei who’s just living down the road in Clifton Hill. I always have a great time, running around and exploring everything.
4.00pm Reluctantly when it’s over at around 4pm we return home. On occasion I will fall asleep in the car, but try to wake once the car reaches home, to prevent Mum from taking me upstairs for another one of those naps.
4.00 to 6.00pm Mum is usually most uncooperative (again!) at this time of the day. More chores like bringing in washing, unpacking dishwashers, preparing meals. Really boring stuff.
6.00 pm. Daddy’s home now and he really gives me a great welcome and lots of kisses and well deserved cuddles. We all share a happy meal together (provided I'm not too cranky).
6.30pm Bathtime. Once I’ve collected my special towel from the banister it’s time for the bath. Great time of the day. Mum actually sits down and gives her full and undivided attention. I have the opportunity to show her many of my bathtime tricks. Swimming, splashing, playing with the ducks. Surprisingly, I really enjoy sitting on the bathroom vanity and cleaning my teeth.
7.00pm After a nude dash up the stairs, I have my nightly massage, and am dressed for bed. I am allowed to select a couple of books to read. I usually choose my old favourites. Then it’s all over and I have no choice but to finally succumb and fall asleep.
Sweet dreams!!!