Spring 2022. I consider having a go at running a marathon with the buggy. Do I hand-on-heart 100% truly believe this is in the utmost best interests of my small daughter? No, I do not. I am plunged into a moral quagmire. As a mother, should my every move be dictated by my kids’ needs? Can I put myself first occasionally and still be a good mother? (Indeed, can I be a good mother if I never put myself first?) I conclude that the stroller marathon cannot do her any harm. Yes, 3+ hours is quite a while to sit still, but she’s done longer on car journeys and she’ll be with me, where she’s safe. We talk about it. She is excited! Decision made: no it’s not the best possible way to spend a Sunday morning (NB. for either of us), but an adventure awaits and there are memories to be made.
