T is for Tussling

I've just happened upon the weekly photo gallery at Sticky Fingers where the letter T is the current theme.

I thought of Tea bags because they cushion me through life's worst miseries, but  they do not photograph excitingly. Then I decided that I like Tussling more. The excuse for infantile behaviour in public is one of the glories of child-rearing and, when it is combined with my other great love, autumn leaves, Tussles are a matchless Tonic.



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  1. Anonymous2 November 2011 at 13:08

    Brilliant! love this photo and yes, infantile behaviour is one of the glories of parenthood!
    hello and nice to find your blog!

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  2. Rebecca English2 November 2011 at 13:46

    That looks great fun! What a good word to show - wouldn't have thought of that one!

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  3. Adventures of a Middle-aged Matron2 November 2011 at 13:56

    Thank you! Love your oic of your twins, but sadly the comment box freezes when I try to tell you so.

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  4. Hannah2 November 2011 at 20:18

    Love it! That looks like so much fun!!
    Thanks for viewing my take too :) x

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  5. Unknown2 November 2011 at 22:32

    And I'll bet your son's thinking 'my mum is ACE'

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