tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643066160382165031.post2040567734026067431..comments2023-08-24T12:30:11.744+01:00Comments on Domestic Oubliette: First Prize. For Effort.Domestic Oubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298706907126418711noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643066160382165031.post-35495916331746520052011-06-17T01:16:31.293+01:002011-06-17T01:16:31.293+01:00Rachel, I am coming to the conclusion that being r...Rachel, I am coming to the conclusion that being rubbish at sport is the sign of genius in a person! All that energy that would be wasted running and jumping is instead redirected into being brilliant.Domestic Oubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298706907126418711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643066160382165031.post-78188411597354903342011-06-16T07:51:05.971+01:002011-06-16T07:51:05.971+01:00My daughter is crap at school sports too (and we l...My daughter is crap at school sports too (and we live in super-competitive-ville). Just the sight of the skipping rope is almost too much to bear!<br>Last year her Grandma's funeral just happened to be on Sports Day... and I told her it was Grandma's last gift to her - getting to miss the dreaded day! And we laughed (and then sobbed...).<br>xRachel Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643066160382165031.post-82886118166107227522011-06-12T23:16:08.796+01:002011-06-12T23:16:08.796+01:00Socks - as usual, blush, you're too kind :)Nia...Socks - as usual, blush, you're too kind :)<br><br>Niamh - exactly, hopping with two feet. That said, your little guy is so lovely and obviously advanced that bet he can hop to a 5 yr old level already. <br><br>Titus - yes, yes, Toddlers here have zombie-like qualities and the general public must be protected at all times. <br><br>And really, 'pleats'? Whoever heard of such linguistic madness?Domestic Oubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298706907126418711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643066160382165031.post-15835846444889523202011-06-12T22:57:13.761+01:002011-06-12T22:57:13.761+01:00Are the toddlers over there so dangerous all spect...Are the toddlers over there so dangerous all spectators have to be kept safe behind a wooden fence? Good golly, that's like bull-fighting.<br>And great plaits. Even greater that you call them plaits, as over here they're pleats. I always want to say, 'No, that's skirts, dear.' But don't.<br>Inspired Frida Kahlo-ness.Titushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643066160382165031.post-85248452942089548132011-06-11T10:00:39.660+01:002011-06-11T10:00:39.660+01:00that hat is just splendid!and little oub is great ...that hat is just splendid!<br>and little oub is great at hopping - it's just that she happens to do it with both legs at the same time - so she's twice as good as the other kids reallyNiamh Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06519443787482685320noreply@blogger.com