There is an annual cartoon exhibition in our
local town hall. I saw the posters up
yesterday and they remind me that last year, we went to investigate with the
Princess. I asked the man at the
entrance whether the exhibition was suitable for small children. I meant was it more aimed at adults or were
there things a little girl might be interested in. They take their comics very
seriously in Belgium.
ItÂ’s an art form here and hence it was quite likely that the exhibition
might be for grown-ups rather than children.
The nice man on the desk said “Absolutely, there is no
pornography”.
on 16 October 2005 at 22:46
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on 16 October 2005 at 23:45
I wouldn’t go as far as to say they’re pornographic.
…
No, I might edit that remark a little. Here goes:
Yes, lots of them are sheer Filth. But artful Filth.
(That’s better).
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on 17 October 2005 at 11:24
(Well, maybe not the eye)
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on 17 October 2005 at 16:33
JD, humph, no.
Mike, am very impressed by your knowledge of the 9th art.
BHM, quite.
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Before the twins were born, everyone said
“you’ll need help”. So we have purchased
help. One morning and two afternoons a
week, people come in to provide (quite expensive) help. Except with Mr. Waffle on paternity leave (2
weeks paid – is this more than Americans get for maternity leave?) and the
twins being quite good babies and both of us being obsessively tidy and herself
being off at the creche, there isnÂ’t really a tremendous lot for these people
to do. And because we chose with care –
nice industrious people – they don’t like just sitting around. The upshot of this is that I’m there trapped
under a feeding baby and I’m inventing tasks for people to do (“Gosh, you’ve
thrown out the faded flowers and hung out the clothes AND done the ironing too,
could you um, wash the kitchen floor? Oh
youÂ’ve already done that..). ItÂ’s a bit
like having a new and over eager trainee at work who keeps appearing at your
desk having completed in half an hour the task that you hoped would keep
him/her going for the day. Doubtless,
it will all be different when Mr. Waffle returns to the fray next week and I am home
alone with the boys tearing my hair out (to clarify, I will be tearing my hair
out, the boys have not yet developed the requisite level of hand eye
co-ordination to do this for me).
on 14 October 2005 at 13:16
Ah well – make the most of it while you can.
😉
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on 14 October 2005 at 13:21
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on 14 October 2005 at 13:54
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excellent on the help, though. i bet it will be a lifesaver when mr. waffle goes back to the salt mines.
and a small request, could you possibly post more pics of the wee ones? so sweet, these newborns. and her highness, too, of course.
on 15 October 2005 at 10:33
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on 15 October 2005 at 13:38
Loc, Minks, you are very virtuous not to hate me. Minks, a sweetie is above and beyond the call of duty. Ta.
Kristin, more pics, no problem, am touched by your interest. American maternity leave really is dreadful, deep sympathy.
BHM, on the contrary, the salt mines are looking very appealing.
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I wonder what I will do with all of the
Princess’s little girl clothes. “Give
them away” says Mr. Waffle brutally.
“But what if we have another little girl?” “If you show even the slightest interest in
ever becoming pregnant again, I am going to have a vasectomy”. I think Mr. Waffle may feel that our family
is complete.
on 13 October 2005 at 19:29
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on 14 October 2005 at 11:43
Heather, it’s just the hormones, it will pass.
JD, hmm, not sure, my mother has just thrown out all my old college notes to make room for her and my father’s “wine cellar” under my bed. Not sure that they have room in their house for Madam’s clothes.
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As you will recall, due to my pregnancy
complications, I now weigh less than when I started off on this adventure. However, my stomach remains. But my bottom has disappeared. I look a bit like these lads who were skinny
in their 20s and then ran to seed in their 30s – still skinny but with a pot
belly. On the plus side, my ankles have
returned to their usual dimensions. I
keep looking at them wondering how these slender stalks can possibly support
me.
So I still have this enormous bump and it is
very distressing. I have no recollection
of this happening last time. And itÂ’s very
noticeable. I was in mothercare the
other day spending all our money on whiskey and beer (um no actually on
breastpumps, bottles, cot sheets and maternity bras, if you must know) and the
lady behind the counter asked when my baby was due. “The week before last” I said sourly. Which just goes to show, as Mr. Waffle
observed, that you should never, never ask, if someone is pregnant. A woman with a visible bump is buying lots of
baby gear – you might think it would be safe to assume that she is pregnant –
wrong, wrong, wrong.
on 13 October 2005 at 17:17
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on 13 October 2005 at 17:24
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on 14 October 2005 at 09:52
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on 14 October 2005 at 11:41
JD, yes.
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on 14 October 2005 at 13:27
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on 14 October 2005 at 14:03
For teh next few weeks, you won’t have to ask does me bum look big in this? all you have to do is look down… 😐
And now I think I’d best be away. Sharpish. [runs]
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on 15 October 2005 at 13:33
Locotes, if they’re anything like their sister, they won’t crawl for another 10 months, I can’t stay like this until then…I want to go out and not have people ask me about my due date.
JD, there is something in what you say, of course, but if I were you, I would pick up speed!
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Dialogue I
Me (fawningly): What a beautiful little girl you are. Look you have beautiful big blue eyes, a
perfect little nose, lovely lips, interesting teeth and gorgeous blonde hair.
Madam:
DonÂ’t forget my cheeks.
Dialogue II
Me to baby Michael: Hello, little man.
Princess (deep sigh): Mummy, why are you talking to him, you know babies can’t talk.
Oh, and also, Mr. Waffle suggested that I insert this link
to show that the future Belgian queen and her little brother are just
as delighted with their new sibling as the Princess is with her little
brothers.
on 13 October 2005 at 14:06
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Madam has now departed to the creche and the boys are sleeping the
sleep of the just. I have therefore used this opportunity to
order a dust buster using my supermarket points. You have no idea
how pleased I am by this. Yes, I realise this makes me a very sad
person. Go away.
on 12 October 2005 at 12:19
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on 12 October 2005 at 16:11
Minks, am so glad I am not alone. Delivery is scheduled for 10 days time. I’m on the edge of my seat here.
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on 12 October 2005 at 17:56
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on 13 October 2005 at 14:05
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on 13 October 2005 at 22:28
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