The journal of the London Park Family, chronicling the exploits of Christian and Dorothy.
We are not amused
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Not the most flattering of pictures, but here's C sitting in his bath wearing a flannel. I think he realises that his Daddy is taking the mickey out of him ever so slightly.
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Anonymous said…
Of course he's not amused - you haven't knotted his hankey at all 4 corners in traditional British fashion.
Anonymous said…
In the interest of equality for us primitives over here on the other side of the pond, perhaps you could clarify a few minor points.
First, what the hell does "taking the mickey out of him" mean? Is that some bizarre Cockney slang, or are you so brain-addled by continuous exposure to an infant that you can no longer formulate rational thoughts?
Second, although his father had a brief period of his youth during which he wore a four-knot hankey on his head, that is hardly an acceptable fashion statement for today's up-and-coming executives. Is the London branch seriously considering delegating to the paternal side of the management team the responsibility of dressing the new acquisition?
Anonymous said…
Looks like he is wearing a yarmulke. Good to see you are exposing him to diversity at a young age. I have a few extras should you like me to send C one or two.-MAS
Dorothy Wijnanda Park has finally arrived. A healthy, petite (6lb, 7 oz) baby was born at 1:18 pm today, 28th of June. Baby and mother are both recovering from the delivery at Kingston Hospital in fine form. The first Park female on this branch of the family in 5 generations gets her name from my grandmother (Dorothy M. Baetcke Park) and a relative on Bella's side (Isabella Dorothea Akers). And also inherits Bella's middle name. Any advice on coping with daughters is heartily welcomed by the father.
The last 24 hours of the Queens Jubilee proved as remarkable as the first 72. Monday evening, we let the kids stay up past their bedtime to watch part of the concert on TV. C’s line during the singing- “I hope the Queen is alive when I am a grown-up.” Why? “Because I will write a great song. That’s what I do when I build Lego.” Which is true- he likes to sing while building. The Guards at Buckingham Palace. Tuesday, we all got dressed up in our best and went to The Royal Automobile Club on Pall Mall for the festivities. It was a special treat- usually kids under 13 aren’t allowed inside. They made a special exception for the Jubilee Weekend, so we watched the carriage procession down The Mall on a Big Screen TV! Actually the RAC is only 100 meters off The Mall, but the crowds and weather wouldn’t have been much fun. And since the RAC is so close to The Mall, the flyover went right over our heads out in the garden. Spectacular! Being within the crowd in the Club Ro
The four of us went to the Old Vic for a performance of Just For One Day- a musical about Live Aid. Impressive singing. Dinner before hand at an old school Italian restaurant. And a tour of my favorite graffiti alleyway.
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First, what the hell does "taking the mickey out of him" mean? Is that some bizarre Cockney slang, or are you so brain-addled by continuous exposure to an infant that you can no longer formulate rational thoughts?
Second, although his father had a brief period of his youth during which he wore a four-knot hankey on his head, that is hardly an acceptable fashion statement for today's up-and-coming executives. Is the London branch seriously considering delegating to the paternal side of the management team the responsibility of dressing the new acquisition?