Sunday, February 20, 2011

Do I smell rain, or is that chloroform?

I don't know how hot it was today. But it was hot.

Too hot to wear a long-sleeved dress shirt, bow tie and long pants.


That didn't stop this child, who has morphed into someone from the Royal College of Surgeons. 

I don't know why that would be? I have no influence.


He's taken to reading this document.


And asking questions such as, "When a doctor cuts a baby from your stomach, can he see your brain?"


To which I reply, "It depends on how short you are."


And then I found this sterilising in the bathroom ... it could be a car tyre. It could be a large grommet.

Either way, I'm sleeping with one eye open tonight.
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23 comments:

  1. A Farmer's WifeFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    He just needs a navy blazer...

    Loving the tartan bow tie.

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  2. brismodFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Look at him! He's priceless in that stance in the second image. Dr Crazy Pants. Hide your knives. xx

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  3. zigsmaFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    What is it with specialists and bow ties? I won't be surprised when this child is stopped in the playground by The Sartorialist.

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  4. Anna BartlettFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    My second obstetrician wore exactly this getup at my third caesarian. I think he's rich. Perhaps you should encourage that dandy child of yours. But definitely booby trap your bedroom door. Just in case.

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  5. Make mine Mid-CenturyFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Anna,
    my first paediatrician dressed like that! He was rolling in it! I asked said child if he wanted to be a surgeon, and he shuddered and told me the 'slippers they wear when they are operating are too ugly!'

    Oh well.

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  6. CatherineFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Fabulous - career choice by footwear preference! I was a rather unaware of fashion young person when I started uni, and was astounded to realise that it (it being career choice influenced by dress style) is fact true - you could sit on the lawn (are there still lawns at uni???) and pretty accurately guess what people were studying... I was in the "somewhat unaware of fashion and therefore generally unfashionable" course... Does that stylish child of yours like anatomy? I could send him muscle charts if he likes...

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  7. Milady ProductionsFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    omg what hoot. gotta love a stylish inquisitive kid! he is right in fashion just check at the satorialist.com ! :)

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  8. Jane HoushamFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    What a delightful post!

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  9. Ariane ReichardtFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Dear MMMC,
    isn't he lovely and charming, your Prince?!
    x Ariane

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  10. HeidiFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Love the striped pants and bow tie....maybe both eyes open...

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  11. AnnFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    It's the siblings I'd worry about...

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  12. DebFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I'm laughing out loud. I would sleep with one eye open too! He is just too cute and very warm, I'm sure.

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  13. bobbiFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I hope he specializes in plastic surgery. Then send him to me. Thanks.

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  14. Sarah BFebruary 20, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    That is an absolute cracker of an ensemble. All he needs now is a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches.
    Did he really choose it himself? If so, he's clearly a genius!

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  15. LFebruary 20, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    ah ha ha. Mum, pregnant sis, and I are all short....maybe it's a good thing we are all on a different continent.

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  16. annieFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    If the brain is visible when one's stomach is opened for a baby, that would explain why a small piece of brain seems to go missing after each child. Suddenly it all makes sense.
    As to Dapper Dan, Anna and I both have interesting dressers( and I don't mean drawers) and they are the very musical ones so I'm thinking "Jazz musician!"

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  17. Cotton KiwiFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Ah yes. I think he may have received style tips from many of those who populate Harley Street in London. I would keep on eye open too.

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  18. MidcenturymadamFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I adore Little Man in his dapper attire. What a mid century gent he is.

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  19. BronFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Bah ha ha! Love it.

    p.s The baby space preschooler would also LOVE this outfit. Especially if it's at least 30 degrees outside -- then he's in the long pants + shirt and he too would wear his tie (if he knew how to put it on himself!).

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  20. melissaFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    He is gorgeous! Love the bow tie!

    PS hope he doesnt get his dress sense from his mother!

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  21. KLTFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I've decided that reading your blog before bed is a good thing because my head hits the pillow with a ripsnort & a smile. That is one awesome child of yours... & that outfit... poster worthy! Have a good Monday Carmel!

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  22. objectsofwhimsyFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    that is scarily like my Dads stance except my Dad was a plumber/drainer not a specialist. Well still made a living digging around in pipes. I think this child of yours is sending you mixed messages.... Clothes of a surgeon.....stands like tradie. Cute though all humour aside the little guy has style!

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  23. Happy Homemaker UKFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Can he fix Horsey? XOL

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