It's only taken 11 years...

[angharad_gam]

 ...and one disgustingly snotty cold. Ashwyn has finally decided that blowing his nose is a thing he can do.

Note that I don't say 'blowing his nose into a tissue'. This is not a matter of etiquette or hygiene. For his entire life, up until today, Ashwyn has vehemently denied that blowing one's nose (ie the expulsion of air and other matter from the nasal passages via a short, violent exhalation) is a thing that humans are capable of, and he has flatly refused any attempts to teach him how to do such a thing. Previous colds have been dealt with by all manner of sniffing and snortling and other unpleasantries. But today, he has been blowing his nose. 

Perhaps next week he will spontaneously learn how to tie his shoes.

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[dirtygreatknife]

I dread to ask, but... what is he using to blow his nose on?

And see you Satdee morning! I'm looking forward to it. :D

[angharad_gam]

Oh, he's actually using tissues. It's all quite civilised. Apart from the occasional moment when he just sticks his tongue up his nose (I may have given birth to some kind of lizard child).

And me too.

[dirtygreatknife]

Re: the tongue bit--ewwwwwwww. LOLOL!

[angharad_gam]

Yeah, I am never sure whether to be impressed that he can do it or grossed out by his willingness to do it.

And of course, now I have the cold. Feeling pretty rotten today, and it doesn't seem like the kind of thing that will suddenly be better overnight, but fingers crossed...

[dirtygreatknife]

Oh no! Shall we pass on this month then, and try again for next month's market instead? That might be easier for you and not cut into Andy's birthday either. (Plus I have to go to the bank with mum, so it would work out best.)

[angharad_gam]

Yes, I think that might be best. What date is next month's?

[dirtygreatknife]

It's on the 23rd June.

How did Andy's birthday go?

[angharad_gam]

The 23rd should be okay *crosses fingers*

I don't think it was one of his better birthdays, unfortunately, with me being ill.

[dirtygreatknife]

Righto, I'll pop it in my calender.

That's a bugger. Are you feeling any better?

[angharad_gam]

Getting there slowly. Not aided by being in Canberra for work this week where it is frigging freezing...

[dirtygreatknife]

Oh ugh. How long are you in Canberra for?

[angharad_gam]

I got back on Thurs night