Storked?

Gold.

Bring on…

(Deborah, I haven't forgotten about that idea for a a PAS community announcements column — there are just a few things ahead of it in the queue, but I've commissioned the first upgrade and we're moving along.)

Oh good! I didn't want to mention it again, because that would be…

I love a new baby – don't want any, mind.

I would love to have another baby. I just don't want to repeat the toddler years. Not that my girls were difficult, at all. But the constant work, watchfulness, never resting of the toddler years is something that I'm just…

Dorothy Butler's reflection on loving child-rearing

I enjoyed that, too. Especially the tales of the old hearse used as the family wagon to transport oodles of kids. Man, she must have a huge house to hold all those books!

I used to stay with cousins in Wellington as a child…

One of the revelations of PA for me are the devoted…

And don't worry, we all have that "we're not worthy!" moment when it comes to taking the baby home.

(Deborah, I haven't forgotten about that idea for a a PAS community announcements column — there are just a few things ahead of it in the queue, but I've…

Kids are miraculous but. I know that's a risky phrase to be using in this mainly secular space, but they just are.

Divine bundles of hope – Congratulations! Hope you're spoiling your wife – usually involves sleep, feet and massage, something yum to eat.

I seem to recall birth & motherhood…

I do love the camaraderie that develops between new dads... we wander about the maternity ward,…

My daughter is 12 weeks old – our first – and I'm filled with wonder and hope every time I look at her. I get what everyone says about new babies now. It's brilliant.

Second time around is easy as they…

I feel the need to tell the PA community since most of the stuff for which I'm not remunerated and genuinely care about is documented here. I'd tell you all about my wife's heroics... but it's her story (it's impressive but, 'cor, what a woman).

Sleeplessness,…

Though I'm pissed off you got your pony by post. I'm holding out for a damned unicorn. Are you listening RB?

Oh now you're just being silly. Anyone can post a pony. Takes magic to post a unicorn.

Because I am a Very Good Mother and wish to avoid the internet ducking stool

Your descriptions of your family are wonderful, and emphatically do not qualify you for that ducking stool reserved for Very Bad Mothers.

Your descriptions are beautifully written, funny, affectionate and I'm left with a strong…

I bribed my oldest with stickers and chocloate but as soon as I tried to phase out the rewards he (very sensibly in hindsight) went on strike.

I bribed my oldest (must have been 3 I guess?) with getting him out of nappies for overnights. I put a bit of…

I bribed my oldest with stickers and chocloate but as soon as I tried to phase out the rewards he (very sensibly in hindsight) went on strike.

Isabel, I'm worried! We've got five jellybeans left. Does this mean I have to restock the jar?

Deborah, I knew there was always…

The clip reminded me of the day the older child, aged about 3, casually said, "Hey Daddy, I know what fucking is!"

Daddy pulled over to the side of the road and said "Uh huh?"…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reTHiReUNo4

Do I win?

Right then. Purple knickers it was. Fortunately we had some in the drawer, waiting for the right moment.

Not so good with our younger daughters, but that's classic…

Must get one of them scooters for youngest grandnephew-

Very odd; were the pictures shot on location, or is it cut and paste? And what does it mean?

I'd guess that it was either designed by someone here (possible), or that someone designed the packaging by rummaging through Flickr for clip-art (more likely IMHO).

Certainly, I've seen those scooters…

1. You're not supposed to wave your foot up in the air? OK, fair enough.
2. You're not supposed to put your foot on the standing on place? OK, where do you stand then? Is it a push with hands and run along behind jobbie?

3. Do not use if…

What the hell are you doing running this "trainee determines the reward level" programme? You'll price every other parent out of the market! Children talk y'know.

Uh, fair trade? Er, I was trying to um... glut the market? On the "go ahead and smoke the whole packet" principle? (IANAEconomist, clearly).…

Looking again at the photos: yes, it's definitely Oriental Bay, taken from around the carpark by Freyberg pool. That's really odd.

Very odd; were the pictures shot on location, or is it cut and paste? And what does it mean?

Those renegade wee New Zealanders, with their barefoot helmetless scootering…

1. You're not supposed to wave your foot up in the air? OK, fair enough.
2. You're not supposed to put your foot on the standing on place? OK, where do you stand then? Is it a push with hands and run…

Our exchange rate was set very unscientifically. Because he has two favourite colours now, that was the minimum coinage. And for…