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Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room.


One suspects that this is one of those "He's going to resent this in the future" kind of snaps, but I've decided that I'm posting it anyway.

We're a week into what I am calling toilet turkey, a titanic tussle to topple terrible toddler habits; namely, pooing one's pants.

But I ask you, does this like a fellow ready to ditch the world of cloth nappies and thrust himself headlong into a world of cisterns, u-bends, bowls and urinals?

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Anonymous said…
What is that sign I see on T-shirts and ball caps...
28 June 2009 at 21:19
tony said…
Remember To Teach The Fine Art Of Leaving The Toilet Seat Up @ All Times.It's an important part of the process..........!
28 June 2009 at 21:29
Whoistin-tinandsnowy? said…
Hi!Kris,

Kris said,"But I ask you, does this like a fellow ready to ditch the world of cloth nappies and thrust himself headlong into a world of cisterns, u-bends, bowls and urinals?"

Hmmm...No!
Bye! Kris,

By the way, nice photograph!
DeeDee ;-D
28 June 2009 at 22:53
KL said…
Seems like he is doing some kind of yoga
29 June 2009 at 18:27
yamini said…
He is not going to resent the photograph only, but the person who took the photograph and then went ahead to share it with the rest of the world. So, it is you who should be worried as well ;-))
29 June 2009 at 19:29
Kris McCracken said…
Tony, I always leave it down.
2 July 2009 at 15:48
Kris McCracken said…
DeeDee, we're trying.
2 July 2009 at 15:48
Kris McCracken said…
KL, he's very spiritual.
2 July 2009 at 15:48
Kris McCracken said…
Yamini, it will only make him stronger.
2 July 2009 at 15:49
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