Spoons, music and conked out.

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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.

Comments

  1. Tim KnightSunday, March 23, 2014

    Once I get this current round of hospital outpatients appointments behind me I promise I'll be over again to keep Alec entertained for a few minutes ;-)

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  2. ClareSunday, March 23, 2014

    Thanks! I always marvel at your child amusing skills, and Alec loves visitors, particularly ones who play with him as patiently as you do.

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