Finely balanced
Do you remember when sitting up required a massive amount of concentration, the involvement of all ten fingers and toes, and the production of quite a lot of dribble? No, me neither. But I sense that I’m heading back in … Continued
Short and tall
Baby B with Uncle H (BA (Jazz), M(Mus)). I just wish I’d recorded some of their conversations – I don’t think I’ll ever hear the little chap fratching again without hearing “Hey! Wassup man?” in my head, but there’s only … Continued
Saturday socks
They’re all stars, my crew – every one of them. We had a lovely, happy, family day. So much to be grateful for…
Gardeners’ Question Time
What is this? Why is it not like anything else? What happens when I pull it? Why are you talking to me when I’m clearly very busy? What is this stuff…? Baby B is taking Leap 4 very seriously, and … Continued
Leaping boots
Baby B seems to be entering Leap 4, which caused a certain amount of alarm and distress today, not least in his grandparents, and is said to last a month. I’m sure it must help L and G to know … Continued
Interaction
I may not have mentioned previously that my grandson is a polar bear…. Anyway, he was on top form today, apart from a few grinchy minutes on the way back from our walk, and even then it turned out that … Continued
Opposable thumb
Baby B was a little fragile today, on account of having received his first vaccinations yesterday, but he still managed to produce quite a few smiles for us, and did excellent chatting. He needed quite a bit of comfort and … Continued