Ketchup With My Nephews

Jonathan (almost 7) and David (aged 8)

For the last couple of days I have been staying with my nephews for their last days of their Christmas vacation.

It has been divine although somewhat exhausting as they both crave the attention of male company. They are usually surrounded by a handful of Burmese aunts who treat the boys, almost 7 and 8 like toddlers and are continually at their beck and call to meet their every whim. Uncle Aubs would not countenance such behavior however – and has always been great believer of Tough Love.

David on ice

We have certainly had a great time together with shared walks, cooking, board games (junior monopoly and chess), reading and writing activities and even a few crap DVDs to boot.

As over-indulged as they are (and they really are - their toy room would put Toys R Us to shame) they are great fun, affectionate and loving. It is lovely to share in their development and see their personal growth even in just a couple of days.

Jonathan with ice