Done with errors

Child #1:  “What does the monster do when he rolls down the hill?” Us [together]:  “We don’t know, what does the monster do when he rolls down the hill?” Child #1:  “He brushes his teeth. With no water. And no brush.” [This goes on for a while, but this one made her chuckle for several […]

Child #1: “That reminds you: I’ve been good so I need a sweetie”

Child #1 [Getting ready for the bath and looking down at her legs]: “When can I get a tattoo?”

Child #1: “If you see a naughty policeman he has to DIE DIE DIE”

“This present age is the triumph of the blasé.  It’s a disgrace!  How can the blasé  be triumphing so?  They can’t possibly have a good army.” Speed Levitch

Child #2 [is rocking back and forward on her see-saw and singing softly]: See-saw, see-saw, kill-you, kill-you….

Child #1 [to me]: You’re older than you’re supposed to be.

The classic Quatre-Epices mix in just the right proportions: 1 Tbsp black peppercorns 2 tsp whole cloves 2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1 tsp ground ginger

This is a great spice mix from (Egypt?). Makes almost any food taste fantastic and is especially good in an egg mayo. If you can’t be bothered to make it you can buy a decent enough version of  it from a lovely delicatessen nestled in the shopping corridors of Cardiff. 1 handful whole blanched hazelnuts […]

Child #1: “Where are Grandma and Grandad?” Mum: “They’ve gone out to the pub to have their tea” Child #1: “But it’s dark” Mum: “Yes, but adults eat later than you do, you’ve already had your tea.” Child #1: “But how will they see their food?”