Is it any wonder with all this sleep deprivation, that I left the
Princess’s buggy behind me at the tram stop this morning?  She was
a bit distressed but I reassured her that it would be there when we got
back.  My faith was misplaced.  Who the hell takes a 20 euro
supermarket buggy from the tram stop?  Fortunately, she is not old
enough to be embarassed by her mother inquiring in neighbouring cafes
whether anyone had handed in a buggy.  No, nobody had.

However, to restore your faith in human nature, let me tell you the
following heart warming tale.  Outside the church we go to, there
is a group of regular beggars.  The Princess and I have built up a
special relationship with one of the beggars, a very nice man, who is
always very sweet to our girl.  This morning, it was perishing and
I had forgotten to bring along a hat for her highness.  Our friend
was very concerned about this and insisted on giving her his hat. 
I was against this for a range of reasons, some of them worthy (the
poor man will be frozen, we have lots of hats at home, we can afford
more hats), some of them distinctly less so (where has that hat been
and what is the bizarre smell?).  However, my attempts at refusal
were scuppered by madam who clutched it in her little hand and clamped
it on her head.  He says that we can give it back to him next
week.  You will be relieved to know that he confirms that he has
another hat at home.

beachhutman

on 22 January 2006 at 22:38

Alas, it was a seven years stretch in our case. Ultimately disasterous. Get them BACK in that cot! 0
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Berry

on 23 January 2006 at 01:55

I just came across your blog today and you got it going! How you manage so well with 3! I only have one whose sick at the moment and can’t imagine what it must be like.
You’re little ones are too cute! 0
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belgianwaffle

on 23 January 2006 at 09:14

Phoebejo?
Kristin, BHM, I see you give conflicting advice, but I feel that there is something in what the BHM says.
FT, well, yes..
Berry, you are kind, I’d rather have 3 well ones than one sick one,hope that your mite is feeling better. 0
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JoJo

on 23 January 2006 at 14:37

Indeed! Hope you had a better night last night chuck. 0
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Minkleberry

on 23 January 2006 at 19:54

Jimi has taken to swearing in a lullaby voice when Seth snuffles awake in the wee hours. I find it oddly comforting and it sends me right off to sleep.
I wonder the damage to the poor boys psyche.. 0
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belgianwaffle

on 25 January 2006 at 08:50

Thanks Jojo. Minks, I LOVE that! 0
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