Pete explains the why and the what.

I just say: Grateful Dead?!

My other resolution is to look for a new job.

Bernard climbs up into his new Big Boy Car Seat and I tuck the seatbelt safely around him. I go round to my side of the car and get into the driver’s seat. Bernard lets out a filthy snigger.

What’s so funny?

Big boy car seat.

Does that make you laff? [for I am a northerner]

I larf, and larf, and larf, and larf. [The boy is a southerner alroight]

Following our low-key Yuletide celebrations, the Christmas put on by the various grandparents was truly magnificent. This was effectively Bernard’s first Christmas, despite being his third, because in fact it was the first time he really appreciated what was going on. Herebelow follow a few highlights. Read the rest of this entry »

Bernard likes to mark the dawn every day, by getting up a couple of hours before it; and today was no exception, so we commenced our special festive day with the entire Thomas and Friends videotape followed by The Little Princess and a Mr Men double bill. This left me undisturbed to enjoy my novel, while Pete had his fortnightly lie in.

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