Tuesday, July 02, 2013

Biscuits, ices and aunt.

1. Alec asks for a second biscuit 'for my other hand'. A few minutes later he returns for a third 'for Daddy'.

3. At the park there is a pink 'stop me and buy one' ice cream tricycle.

3. The opportunity to boss an aunt around for the best part of a day.

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