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4 Jan 2024

Constructive

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Despite R and me suggesting to him several times that it might be good to go out to one of the local parks for some fresh air and exercise, the Boy Wonder was adamant that he wanted to stay at … Continued

31 Dec 2023

Birthday Boy

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A The Boy Wonder turned three today, but had a reduced family party compared with last year’s, because G’s parents are currently in Covid quarantine. The Boy was quite badly under the weather himself, and so was I, and therefore … Continued

24 Dec 2023

Focaccia

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Today’s cookery lesson: making focaccia. There were elements of this that the Boy Wonder didn’t like – most notably, getting his hands into the gloopy flour and water to mix it – but other parts he enjoyed very much: measuring … Continued

23 Dec 2023

Potboy

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The clan gathered this afternoon, and to celebrate we made a cake – that is, R, the Boy Wonder and I made the cake, and then everyone else ate some and complimented the Boy on his culinary skills. I chose … Continued

21 Dec 2023

Jokes

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I was on my way across the park to fetch a couple of takeaway coffees, when I glanced over my shoulder and saw the boys sharing jokes at the swings. I immediately back-tracked a bit until I could frame them … Continued

7 Dec 2023

Learning

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“Tha’s the blood inside my fingers,” said the Boy Wonder confidently, admiring the hand he’d placed on an LED uplighter in the crystal display in the museum. It’s several months since we first explained this to him, and at the … Continued

25 Nov 2023

Frosty

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After relieving his father of the Boy Wonder in Monmouth this morning, R and I whisked him off to Croome for a sausage brunch and a walk. The sausages were a hit, but the walk didn’t take long because it … Continued

23 Nov 2023

Boys

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Boys, honestly – what are they like? The Boy Wonder isn’t yet three. By the time he’s five they’ll probably be doing bungee jumps. A lovely day with Mr Zip Wire was rudely interrupted at the park when I asked … Continued

9 Nov 2023

Equipped

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The weather in the Principality today was sunshine and showers on steroids: the sunny periods were almost blinding, and the showers were stormy enough to soak you to the skin and nearly take you off your feet. During one fine … Continued

5 Nov 2023

Purposeful

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The Boy and I spent about 2 hours chatting in the middle of the night. Some of the chat was pretty entertaining, and I wish I could quote a few highlights, but by the time he went back to sleep … Continued

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