10 thoughts which popped into my head during the no-pants-dance

When you've been married as long as I have, it would be unrealistic to expect your sex life to boast the same passion it did during the honeymoon period.

Sometimes, and God knows it kills me to say this, but it can feel like mine and my husband's tumble beneath the sheets is more to do with scratching an itch and less to do with actually enjoying one another.

While I know this aspect of our relationship will always be subject to change, and it's up to both of us to inject a little more enthusiasm if we want to keep the spark alive, there come moments when I do question how invested I am in the entire process.

Things really came to a head last weekend when I found my mind wandering to such an extent, I almost forgot I was meant to be enjoying myself.

Here are just ten random thoughts which popped into my head during mine and my husband's most recent no-pants-dance.

1. “Mum looked very frail in that coat the last time I saw her.”

I must take her shopping, bless her heart.



2. “Are those curtains closed?”

Why did I never sew the hem on those blasted things?



3. “Aw, he's going even more salt and peppery at the temples.”

He's gorgeous.



4. “The kids' homework hasn't been signed.”

And I'll forget to do it in the morning, I know it.



5. “Sixteen years and he still struggles with bra clasps.”

Ah, just leave it be.



6. “Oooh, there's cake left!”

I'll bring us both up a slice and some tea after we're done.



7. “Ah no, not on top.”

Is he joking? It's far too cold up there.



8. “Where did Mum even FIND that coat?”

It really has to go.



9. “I should get a new coat.”

I should have braved those January sales.



10. “Ah come on, pay attention! He's doing his best here.”

Better than me anyway.