toddler – Page 6 – Jill Orme Photography

31 Dec 2022

Fond farewell

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R and I went to Cardiff today, to meet up with our co-grandparents and help B and his parents celebrate his 2nd birthday. The Boy Wonder was on top form, and we had an excellent day. At the end of … Continued

28 Dec 2022

Herding cats

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“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

27 Dec 2022

Careful

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“Bauble,” said B. “That’s right,” said R. “Which is your favourite?” “Dis,” said B, reaching for a glittery red one. My heart was in my mouth, but R reminded him that he had to be very careful and gentle with … Continued

26 Dec 2022

Hygienic

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“Woss your hanz!” says the Boy Wonder whenever he sees a hand basin. (Or indeed, a bidet.) It’s good advice, obviously, but the emphatic tone he uses makes me think that it’s something he must hear every nursery day lunchtime, … Continued

22 Dec 2022

Duck!

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“More bed, Gandad!” R and I went to Cardiff today, to see our Best Boy for the first time in eleven days (our co-grandparents having kindly volunteered to do an extra day with him last week, while R and I … Continued

11 Dec 2022

‘Mazin’

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“Look at that!” I said, lifting B at the kitchen window, and showing him the snow falling thick and fast outside. “Snow!” “Yes. ‘Noe,” said B. “Wow!” I said. “Wow,” replied B agreeably, in the tone of a Boy who … Continued

10 Dec 2022

Deer wi’ hawnsh on head

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I’m going to gloss over the horrors of Friday night, I think. Suffice it to say that it didn’t go well. Nevertheless, the Boy (who, to be fair, managed around nine hours of sleep – albeit in chunks – which … Continued

8 Dec 2022

Ornj fokshesh

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One of the first things that happened when R and I arrived in Cardiff today was that B presented me with The Gruffalo and asked to have it read to him. In truth he doesn’t have the patience yet for … Continued

1 Dec 2022

Russet

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Despite loving dogs (and honestly, there are days when I prefer them to most humans), it’s not my habit to trust random dogs in parks, in the vicinity of the Boy Wonder. Because while clearly no dog should be allowed … Continued

24 Nov 2022

CAKE!

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“He’s a bit full-on today,” reported B’s weary father, looking around a room that looked as though a small explosive device had gone off in it. “GOOD MORNING!” said B, with a beaming smile. R and I were, of course, … Continued

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