We now have great conversations – but my boy’s increased mobility sometimes comes to a sticky end‘They grow up fast’ is a thing people say to parents of toddlers and we generally nod in agreement because, I mean, I guess – but do they, really? Sure, we…
Dear Santa… I’m not sure what I want
My son starts writing a letter to Santa – but quickly becomes distractedMy son’s in that sweet twilight period of Christmases past; neither completely ignorant of what Christmas is, nor so radically materialistic that he forms his entire year around it…
Sometimes I’m not sure what planet my young son is on
He’s mastered the solar system. Now my toddler just needs to work out where Ireland is‘MERKERY!’ my son shouted, sticking his hands in the air for emphasis. ‘Well done!’ cried his teacher with polite surprise, as I’d just asked him to tell her which pl…
A tussle at nursery leaves our boy tearful…
But sadly for his dad, there’s only one person he wants to tell‘I want to talk to Mummy,’ my son bawled, as I picked him up from nursery.‘What’s the matter, pet?’ I replied, but he insisted this info was for her and her alone. My son experiences a rang…
Can my storytelling skills charm my young son? | Séamas O’Reilly
Something had better work. I’m in the doghouse right nowI’m straining to name a dragon and coming up short. My son is looking on impassively, beginning to lose respect for me. Storytime with my son has always been one of the true joys of parenting, but…