Family fun
As the Boy Wonder and I were walking towards the park, he stopped to admire a roller that was parked close to where a piece of road is being dug up, and asked what it was for. I explained that … Continued
Jingle bangles
We had a lovely afternoon with my sister and my two nephews, whom I don’t see nearly often enough. The Boy Wonder was a little shy at first – “They worried me at first, because they were huge men,” he … Continued
Sibling love
When the Boy Wonder arrived home from school he asked for a cookie, and I offered him a dark chocolate ginger biscuit. “Mmmm,” he said appreciatively after taking a bite. “Spicy. Can I have another one?” “Finish that one first,” … Continued
Brotherhood
After lunch the Boy Wonder asked to go to the park, and for the first time chose to walk all the way there. By the time we were about a hundred metres from the gate he was clearly flagging, but … Continued
Herding cats
“Quick,” I said, “before you go – let me get a photo of you all.” I can’t decide who needs a bit of a talking-to first: the trio on the left, who are old enough to be expected to behave … Continued
