Monday, May 26, 2014

It's cricket, ice cream and treats.

1. Nick says: "Taking Alec out on to the square during the lunch break at cricket. When I bowled he batted, and said 'You chase it, Daddy. You're the fielder man.'"

2. Halfway through the morning I receive on my phone a photo of a hugely smiling Alec eating an ice cream.

3. To politely remind Alec of all the treats he has already had today. He admits that he has indeed had an ice cream; and that a big girl sold him a cake.
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