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The maxim ‘Nothing avails but perfection’ may be spelt shorter: ‘Paralysis.’


Nigh on three months old, here is a regal Ez checking the mail.

A truncated post this evening, as Henry is feeling poorly, and he may well have passed on the La temido gripe de cerdo Mexicana...

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Roddy said…
You haven't had my grandchildren eating dodgey pork have you?
Ezra looks quite good in this one.
I hope the boys don't suffer for too long. As long as it is all over before Ezras birthday.
Neva said…
How adorable he is. I babysat for 2 days my great niece (4) and great Nephew (18 months)....I forgot how busy little ones are every minute unless they are asleep!
Sue said…
The dreaded illness may be running through the McCracken children. My eldest is feeling poorly also. Indeed, it may be la temido gripe de cerdo Mexicano as he does socialise with the local lacrosse team, who recently returned from quarantine in Sth Korea, after one of its members tested positive for it.
Hi! Kris and Ezra,
I hope that Henry, will be on the mend real soon!...because just like Henry, I'am a bit under the weather too!

What a nice photograph of Ezra!
Take care!
DeeDee ;-D
yamini said…
I like the cute pout and the cuddly cheeks in this photo of Ez. Please give him a bear hug on my behalf and one for Henry too, so that he gets well soon!!!
Priyanka Khot said…
he is adorable. A big kiss to him from me. I wish I could be there to give him a hug and recite some nice hindi and marathi poems to him. trust me.. he would so enjoy them.
Kris McCracken said…
Neva, they are hard work, that's for sure.
Kris McCracken said…
Sue, I've long said that no good will come of associating with lacrosse players,
Kris McCracken said…
DeeDee, it's going around!
Kris McCracken said…
Yamini, he spent all of Tuesday morning sitting on me.
Kris McCracken said…
Priyanka, my marathi is rusty...

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