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  1. Jenny14 January 2012 at 08:32

    Damien the Omen child was alive and well and living in a box - surpriseeeee!

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  2. Unknown14 January 2012 at 09:38

    don't you know how much it cost to have a shoebox flat in Central London? we just like minimal living

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  3. A Little Light Work14 January 2012 at 10:13

    I know the vicarage isn't quite what we're used to, darlings, but the C of E has to find savings somewhere

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  4. Emily (@amummytoo)14 January 2012 at 13:20

    Best. Review. Package. Ever.

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  5. Mammasaurus14 January 2012 at 17:28

    MWHAHAHA mere mortal you cannot keep my prisoner in this box ! Go go gadget laser eyes!

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  6. Bo14 January 2012 at 20:48

    After three days in the dark, the stowaways were just grateful that someone had opened the box!

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  7. mother on the edge!!14 January 2012 at 21:20

    if they stayed really quiet then they wouldn't be made to eat Mums all day breakfast!!!!

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  8. Anonymous15 January 2012 at 21:37

    don't think this was such a great christmas present mum!

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  9. Just Me!16 January 2012 at 19:57

    After receiving so many unneeded Christmas presents, we decided to return the children.

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