Ian’s always loved music; for a while, he was even fascinated by James Brown. Okay – he laughed whenever I sang ‘baby, baby, baaaaaby!’. Still does. Some time ago, my sister gave him a mobile phone toy, which can record and play a short message. Since the record button is on the side, large and […]

It isn’t as difficult to keep track of a walking child. At least, not at first. They never get very far, and usually fall every few feet. Even if you can’t see them, you can follow the thuds.

…if Ian does anything, he does it on his own terms. And he won’t do it for long, because there are too many other things to do.

And one night, before we realized he knew the word, he lifts his head, points to the sky, takes a deep breath and shouts, ‘Moon!’ Well, it sounds more like ‘noon’ or ‘dune’. But still.