I'm Going to the MAD Awards!

 I've read a LOT of children's books in my time...some excellent-  they're the ones I'll innocently suggest and the kids generally keep coming back to; others ranging from mediocre to pretty crap- when you get that sinking feeling as they're pulled from the shelf, and you read them on autopilot, sneakily skipping a few lines (or pages)  as you go....or maybe that's just me?

Anyway, these days, I'm also trying my hand at writing children's books- did I mention that? Inspired by the fabulous Nicky Harlow who taught a children's fiction writing workshop I attended at the John Hewitt International Summer School, I'm giving it a whirl and believe me,  it's SO much harder than it looks!

With that in mind, and with my trip to the  MAD Blog Awards in London this Friday, I've ripped off  been inspired by a well known children's book in my own little ode to the MADs. Hope you enjoy it!
Oh, and you can check out all the fabulous blogging finalists right here and follow all the cheeky shenanigans live on Twitter #madblogawards

Me at the MAD Blog Awards 2012, complete with the giant red stag in the hotel lobby....No, I'm not sure why either!

I'm going to the MAD Awards, 

I'm going to the MAD Awards, 

I'm going to have a hangover,

What a lot of champers!

 I'm not scared.

Oh-oh! A dress! 

A long, tight dress!

I can't slim into it, 

I can't bust out of it. 

Oh no! 

 I've got to get the spanx on. 

Squishy, squashy!

Squishy, squashy!

Squishy squashy!

I'm going to the MAD Awards, 

I'm going to have a hangover,  

What a lot of champers! 

I'm not scared. 

Oh -oh! Stilettos! 

Sexy, toe crunching stilettos.

I can't wear flip flops,

I can't wear Uggs, 

Oh no! 

I'll have to hobble through it!

Stumble, trip! 

Stumble, trip! 

Stumble, trip!

I'm going to the MAD Awards, 

I'm going to have a hangover,  

What a lot of champers! 

I'm not scared. 

Oh- oh! White skin! 

Freckly Blue-white skin. 

It always goes on streaky,
And smells like old digestives,
Oh no!

I'd better slap the tan on!

Squelch, squerch!

Squelch, squerch! 

Squelch, squerch!

I'm going to the MAD Awards, 

I'm going to have a hangover, 

What a lot of champers! 

I'm not scared.....

Wish me luck, peeps!!