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27 September, 2009
Posted in: Boys, Daniel, Michael

Michael and Daniel turned four today.

My mother-in-law asked me what time of day they were born and, incredibly, I had forgotten. Fortunately, I have a complete online record. It is funny to look at those old pictures and see how tiny they were. They are big boys now as they never tire of reminding me.

I suppose because they have no younger siblings, they still seem pretty small to me. If only I had lots of energy, I would write a loving and detailed post but after a day of festivities filled with guns, family and power rangers, I think I may have to compromise with some pictures and a couple of anecdotes.

Daniel is extremely articulate, speaks very clearly and he seems to have a good ear for language. The other day I heard him describe something as “upsoide dowen”. I raised my eyebrows. He said, “Mummy, I know you say upside down but at school we say ‘upsoide dowen'” Poor Daniel. As his father says, “Fluent in English, Irish, French and Dub.” He can also do an RP English accent, a Lancashire accent (where did this come from – the BBC?) and, of course, like all of his contemporaries an American accent. I was glad that, as we trooped out of a concert with other parents and children on Friday night, he chose to use his RP English accent to say loudly, “Mummy, stop hitting me with your bloody handbag.” [My handbag is heavy, when I bend down to minister to small children’s needs, it can be slightly dangerous. No one has ever been knocked unconscious. I am trying to stop saying bloody.]

Michael’s social skills continue to be unrivalled in his family. F tells me that when she waits with him and Daniel for their sister to emerge from school all of the other pupils say, “Hello Michael”. He is the soul of friendliness. He is also a stickler for accuracy. At school he is learning Connaught Irish. I speak Munster Irish. He sits at the bord dearg (red table) in his class. I pronounce “dearg” as “darug”. He pronounces it as “dya-rug”. I have had to alter my pronounciation or risk the wrath of the tiny tyrant.

27 September 2005

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27 September 2008 – 3 Oh God, that terrifying haircut – the Vikings storm the city
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4 as well

And, as it happens, today is also my parents’ 42nd wedding anniversary which is rather nice too.

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  1. Kara says

    28 September, 2009 at 02:38

    Look at those little men! They have grown up so much. Happy Birthday to boys!

  2. Charlotte says

    28 September, 2009 at 06:03

    What gorgeous boys! Happy Birthday to them, and Happy Anniversary to your parents.

  3. Sarah says

    28 September, 2009 at 11:09

    Being four is the best thing in the world! Happy Birthday to them!

    As for ‘dearg’, I’d say dje-rug. That’s a mangled semi-anglicised Scots Gaelic version.

  4. belgianwaffle says

    28 September, 2009 at 18:18

    Thank you Kara, thank you Charlotte and thank you Sarah. Gaeilge is a mystery – and wait until you hear Manx!

  5. Dot says

    29 September, 2009 at 08:58

    How funny – you also gave birth on your parents’ wedding anniversary.

    Happy birthday to Daniel and Michael.

  6. belgianwaffle says

    1 October, 2009 at 22:55

    Yes, a little odd but it means that I never forget their anniversary any more…

  7. Jordana says

    2 October, 2009 at 22:11

    Happy belated birthday to the boys … I remember when they were born. Hard to believe it’s been four whole years.

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