Archive for December, 2010

When it rains, it pours

I mentioned earlier that The Walking Deathtrap has started saying a few words. Well it seems that in the last few days he’s taken a particular interest in talking and mimicking those around him. Example 1: No more monkeys jumping on the bed! There’s a nursery rhyme we sing to him when he comes into [...]

Absence makes the heart grow fonder (of those around you)

I mentioned in my last post that I was interstate doing work for what felt like forever. In that time, The Rat-Man has further developed his attachment to his mummy. So much so, that the sight of her walking out of the room is often enough to trigger a separation cry. No amount of “there, [...]

Here you go – ta

I’ve been away for the last couple of weeks and in that time, the Little Genius has been getting better and better at doing what he’s told (when he feels like it) Firstly, his mother and I are trying to teach him basic manners – say “ta” when you take something from someone. He doesn’t [...]