1. To cuddle up with Alec on the sofa and watch a bit of Abney and Teal. It's about the only time that he does like to snuggle in.
2. "You can always ask us for tips," she says. The staff at nursery always give really good toddler advice, and they give it kindly, too.
3. Small apples -- the sort that are gone in two bites.
