Category Archives: Toddler Miscellany

Lego

Mr Alex has developed quite the fascination with lego over the last couple of months.  This has allowed for lots of bonding time, as it was a favourite toy of Claire and mine when we were both wee. Lego (Yesteryear) … Continue reading

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St Patrick

St Patrick The sheep herding, snake worrying, Christendom preserving patron saint of Ireland.  Has amassed a keen portfolio of personal endorsements to include Guinness, green food dye, and the shamrock. It is St Patricks’s day today – in case you had not noticed. This … Continue reading

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Clapping

Men love sport.  We can make anything competitive, and then duly obsess over it. Clapping A universal means by which to show appreciation and approval, made by bringing one’s hands together in a repeated and enthusiatic motion.  Standing, whistling and … Continue reading

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Gross

Boys are an interesting breed. They find the most despicable things enthralling – and having never fully grown up – I tend to share the fascination too. Gross A slang term that indicates that one has a strong dislike of … Continue reading

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Mild Peril

A few months back Mr Alex and I went to see “UP” at the cinema.  It was his first trip, so there was much excitement – if mainly for the popcorn. Mild Peril An instruction to parents that scenes of … Continue reading

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