On deciding on a cot-bed:

Me: I know the Stokke Sleepi isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. But I still can’t stop thinking about it. But then again the Boori or King Parrot ones look a lot sturdier and better-made.
Him: I’m much more inclined to get a well-made piece that will last - especially when little boys are inclined to jump on beds.
Me: He won’t jump on the bed.
Him: I’ll remember that when I hear you yelling at him.
Me: Oh, I’m not going to yell. I plan to practise the quiet intimidation brand of motherhood.

It’s 1pm and I’ve only just realised that I put my trousers on back to front this morning.

The Heart desires,
The Hand refrains,
The Godhead fires,
The soul attains.

- William Morris, inscribed on the Pygmalion Series by Edward Coley Burne-Jones