Kieran first year (and a bit)

The little bundle of joy that sleeps, yawns and smiles has morphed into a hyperactive mini-rhinoceros with monkey traits. Recently, Kieran’s new mission in life is to climb anything higher than him. This usually triggers a primordial reaction where mum and dad explain patiently to the child that it is dangerous. We’ve given up on this as this mild reprimand is usually met with vicious yelping and –Kieran’s specialty- head banging against the floor to demonstrate his disagreement.

I have to review my conviction that parents have any influence on the child’s development. Basically we’re here for the ride, till the kid is old enough to leave the house. But that’s okay...