Category Archives: rabbits

A Gem

Do you remember seeing your friend Nancy in the library this morning? No, I don’t remember. Do you remember? Yes, I saw her. Can you put it into my head?

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Four and a half

After Yule, Bernard is telling people, I start big school. He will be four and a half. Socially and intellectually, absolutely up for the challenge. But he seems so small! In fact, he has clodhopping size 10 feet (baby/toddler sizing, … Continue reading

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Learning to read

Every now and then, Bernard’s linguistic abilities explode, and new avenues of communication are opened up to him. It’s always cute to hear him muttering to himself, practising new sounds or words that he has just learned. This morning we … Continue reading

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Learning to do maths

Bernard: What are we doing tomorrow, mum? It’s just an ordinary day, mostly. But at bedtime we’re going to drive to Armpit to visit granny. Bernard: How many nights do we stay there for? Four nights at granny’s and then … Continue reading

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Flags of the World

Bernard: Mum, what colour is the green, white and red country? Me: Erm… Italy. Where pizzas come from. Bernard: That man on the stairs is also from Italy. Me [after eventually realising what on earth he's on about]: Yes, your … Continue reading

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