A smart jacket for Mr Darcy.

We took a day off from our renovations and went up the country to Heathcote.

We found a lovely new jacket for Mr Darcy. It's been very cold here in Melbourne.

You look very handsome, Mr D.
"Why thank you Dad. It's the latest thing, don't you know."

You look lovely in your jumper too, Daisy-Mae.
"And it's very snug too, Dad."

Lovely kiddies, all snug and warm now.

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Helping Dad sand and plaster.

You two sit still over there and keep out of my way. I have sanding to do.

"Us in the way, Dad ?"

Yes you !
"Dad, you wound me."
Shoo.

"OK, well we'll play over here instead."

"Come on Daisy, I'll take you for  a ride..."

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Very smart in my new jammies.

We saw this little fellow sitting outside the supermarket. (That's not Darcy, by the way.)

Hello there, you look very smart in that jumper.
"Hello yourself. Oh yes, they're my new winter jammies. They're very snug."

Nice. Where's your mum ?
"She's in the supermarket buying my supper."

Nice. Bye then.
Bye.

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Puddles

Honestly Monty, I'm going to start calling you 'Puddles' from now on.
"Why Dad ?"

Because of this little lake by the back door... again !
"Whoops, sorry Dad."

And the one in the hall too.
"Um, I couldn't find my way outside."

Never mind my poor, old boy. I'll mop it up.
"Sorry Dad. I'll try to remember."

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Scratch please.

''Hello Dad.''
Hello Monty.

''Scratch please, Dad.''
Yes your highness.

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Maybe they'll feed us...

''Dad. I'm hungry. Can I have some of your turkey roll.''
Maybe in a minute, Monty.
''Me too. I'm hungry too, Dad.''
OK Daisy. Just wait.

''What about that person. Maybe he'll feed me. I'll just go ask.''
Monty ! Stop grumbling.

''Or maybe those two, maybe they'll feed us.''
''I reckon they'll give us some crumbs.''

All right you two. Stop moaning. I'll give you all the turkey out of my roll. Sigh.
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Time to go home now Dad.

Another day, another walk in the park.
Poor old Monty has just had his Pentosan injection for his arthritis. It always picks him up a bit.

How are you feeling, Monty ?
"Good thanks Dad. That little bit of sun is nice."

Shall we walk a bit.
"Maybe a little."

"Dad. I'm cold and hungry now and it's time to go home.
OK, I'm hungry too. Let's go for hamburgers.
"Um, you will push me home, won't you Dad ?!"

Yes Monty. When I'm hungry, we go fast ! Jump in.

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Not walking ...

Another day, another walk.

I think Monty is starting to like his chariot just a bit too much.
Come on Monty. You walk for a bit.
"No thanks Dad. I'm enjoying the ride."

Alright. I'll push you a bit more.

How about now. Get out and walk you lazy lump.
"Ummmm, no thanks Dad. I'm alright here."

How about now ?
"No."

Now ?
"Hmm. No."

Well then I'll lift you out and leave you on the ground !
"Dad. Now you're being mean."

Well, walk for a bit then. You need some exercise.
"No no no no no."
Monty, you're a big sook.

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Why do anything...

We're out on our walk, and I'm trying to make these dogs exercise.

Cone on Monty ! Run around a bit.

"Why Dad. I just want to stand here. It's nice here, you know."
You're out for a walk, so walk !

"Why Dad ? Why do anything ?"
That's a very good philosophical question. We'll discuss it after you exercise a bit.
"Exercise ?! Pfff."

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Bob and Dolly in their winter coats. Edinburgh Gardens Fitzroy

Ahh, another pleasant Winter afternoon in the park.
"Yes Dad. It's nice to be out."

There's Bob and Dolly. Let's go over.
"Hello you."
Hello Bob, nice coat.

"Hello Monty. Nice jammies. "
"Hello Bob. Nice coat. "

"See ya later Bob."
"Bye Monty."
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Nope. Don't wanna.

Come on Monty. Walk !
"Nope. Don't wanna."

You need the exercise !
"No I don't."
Yes you do !
"No no no."
*groans* Alright. Back in your chariot then, and I'll push.
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Funniest thing...

Hello readers.
We're out for our evening stroll.
It's the funniest thing, staring at Monty's head as he sits in that pram.
He's in good form tonight and ready for a walk.
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More please.

"More sausage please, Mum."
Yes Monty.
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Sausage when the football's on.

When the local teams play football at the park, we wander down for a sausage in a bun.
Here you go, Monty.
"Yum. Sausages !"
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Ready for Winter walk.

Are you two ready for a Winter walk ?
"Yes Dad. Let's go."
"Yes Dad. I'm lovely and warm in my jammies."
Jolly good. Let's get going because it's freezing.
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Use it or lose it !

Monty ! Get up off your backside.
''But Dad, I'm tired already.''

Monty, you've walked fifty paces. Use it or lose it, old man.

''But Daddddd....''
Up ! Let's get these little old legs into action.
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Chariots of the ???

''Dad. Can we paint a name on this thing ? I'm thinking 'Chariots of Fire' or maybe 'Chariots of the Gods'. Whatdayathink ?''

Haha, well it has 'Mothers Choice' on the front already. Will that do ?

''Dad, don't mock my chariot !''
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Worth waiting for... Little Tony's Pizza Fitzroy

"Dad ! I want hammy bits please !"
Yes, Daisy.

"Dad ! I want crusty bits please !'
Yes, Monty.
Pizza for everybody, coming up.
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Winter pizza. Little Tony's Pizza Fitzroy

Brrr. It's chilly. We're waiting for our pizza at Little Tony's.

It was sunny when we left, but it's freezing now.
Monty is nice and warm in his jammies.
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Helping Dad work. Part two.

We're all around at the new house. I'm fixing up some old glass bricks today.

Hello Monty, are you going to come and help.
"Maybe. What are you doing, Dad ?"

Working on these bricks. Come and help.

*looks left, looks right* "Hmm, I'll supervise Dad."

Gosh, thank you Monty.
"No problemo, Dad. I'll sit here and watch."

"zzzzzzzz"

Lovely Monty. You have a little nap.
To be continued.... once again.

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