1- Why are there still tags in T-shirts and sweaters? They’re itchy and can ruin a perfectly comfortable shirt. Old Navy puts a printed tag on the backs of their shirts yet they still have a material tag sewn into the seam on the sides (with washing instructions), which is equally aggravating. (Thanks for this suggestion Gela- you were right about tags!)

2- Kid’s toy packaging is ridiculous (courtesy of my MIL Jo). She’s right – ever try and open a Barbie doll or big car set for an excited kid? There’s the box, the plastic insert, the plastic fasteners, the wire twist-ties, the tape, the chain-link fence, the begging child rushing you along… it’s so stressful!

3- And while we’re on the topic of packaging why do they make medication bottles so tricky? OK, I know they need to for child safety, but when you have a headache and have to open a box to wrestle open a cap to tear through a foil/plastic seal to fish out a loose ball of cotton, it only causes more of a headache.

4- You know what makes me ferclempt? The feeling of static cling or when there’s a hair stuck to my shirt and it’s tickling my arm and I can’t find it.

5- Although it’s no fun if you’re tired, it’s really nice to wake up at the first hours of morning. Today I got up at 4:30 to watch the royal wedding – the sky was a dark metallic blue and the air had a cool damp shiver. Everything was so still and quiet. It was actually refreshing.