1. The way Alec asks to be fed when he is cross or sad at mealtimes. It is hard work, like having two babies; but I know there will come a day when he won't ask for "spoon it spoon it".
2. It's been a tough day, no-one is napping and Alec has been testing, testing, testing his boundaries since the moment he woke. At supper time I remember that music sometimes brings everything back together. It's a bit desperate and a bit uncertain, like trying to repair split mayonnaise with hot water. It's not entirely effective, but I feel better for having tried and it was fun while it lasted.*
3. Oh what a blessing: they both fall asleep at 7pm.
* We have two Spotify playlists: a general one and one called Everyone Sit Down and Shut Up.
Every day I want to record three things that have given me pleasure. This 3BT site is the original Three Beautiful Things.
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