"Mum, she's laughing at me."
"Mum, he's hit me."
"Mum, where is my hat?"
"Mum, my shoes have gone."
"Mum, have you got them?"
"Is tea ready Mum?"
"Mum, Mum!"
"Dad, where is Mum?"
"Gone for a week's peace."

It's so peaceful.
No one shouting.
No one demanding.
No one arguing.
No one wanting anything.
Just me and my book.
Time to do what I want when I want.
But still I wish my family was here.

Home again, how wonderful.
"Mum" shout the kids.
"Cup of tea Mum?
Come put your feet up.
We have made our beds.
Tided our rooms.
Washed up for Dad.
But Mum, we did miss you."