We took Alex to the Embassy today to introduce him to some of Simon's colleagues, to show him where his father works and to teach him a little about the importance of diplomacy. We took him on a tour of the Embassy and told him all about the 'special relationship' between the UK and the US, as exemplified by Churchill, whose statue stands outside the Embassy with one foot in UK territory and the other on US soil - a tribute to his dual American/British parentage.
Despite the fact that Alex was born in the US, he is not an American citizen as Simon and I reside here on a diplomatic visa. However, although he is not eligible to become President of the US, the office of British PM is still open to him and Alex has already been trying to emulate the greatest of those to have led our country. Simon has taken to calling our son 'Winston' on account of his uncanny resemblance to the British Bulldog. We have already noticed many similarities between these two giants of history: both have chubby jowls, wear romper suits, take daily afternoon naps and subsist on a liquid diet. The little one has a lot to live up to.
Alex: Sir Winston:
It's uncanny!!!!
Posted by: sarah | January 11, 2010 at 04:20 PM
Hi, Emma - 'status' maybe, but 'parentage'? Mum xx
Posted by: Lynn Cole | January 13, 2010 at 07:09 AM
Thanks for the link Ems, that little memento has amused my day :-) As I mentioned in Facebook page, I can't wait to be an auntie at our next family get-together. My hours at 'Peedie Breeks Nursery' will not have been in vane!!
I really enjoyed getting back to work yesterday, it was really cute the way the bairnies all gave me big smiles and hugs :0)
I have discovered very exciting Orkney tunes in the shape of Kris Drever, he has a www.krisdrever.com
You'll prob recognise the backdrop on his wee video, I had the pleasure of meeting him and sitting in on a couple of sessions at hooses over Festivities, hope you likey. He has a new album due out at the end of this month I'm sure.
Anyhoo, call me twitter, best be off my dear, happy baby fun, lots love, from Alex's first-cousin-once-removed Gail xx
Posted by: Gail | January 22, 2010 at 03:59 AM