Trench warfare: style statement from an Aspie
Last night, Boy One announced that he would like one of those dressing gown coats. You know? With the tie thing that’s like a belt but not quite. Oh? Eventually it transpired that what he wants is a trench coat – detective style. Like Columbo, or, his hero, Skulduggery Pleasant. (Last time I wrote […]
Review: Skylanders Skyros Adventures (Wii)
These little beasties were doing battle on my kitchen table today while my sons explained what was good about Skylanders Skyros Adventures. “They come to life.” Really? “They have fantastic powers.” Oh yes? “They fight together to win.” Co-operating? Eyebrows raised. What is it all about? If, like me, fantastical creatures fighting for something or […]
The names that got away
Birthday Dude. Ten years ago this week I was getting to know my extraordinarily beautiful second son, Boy Two.Even though I knew I shouldn’t, I sat up through the night, held my warm bundle and watched foxes scurry through the bushes by the hospital car park.He fitted the name we had finally agreed on. As […]