My First Devil’s Dictionary

An extract

‘Still life with oranges and roses’, Augusta Plagemann

For a little while now the baby has been busy with some papers and a home recording set-up when he thinks I’m not looking. I waited until he was distracted by a lamp being on in the corner and investigated further. It turns out that he is making a sort of glossary of observations and descriptions, below are some extracts.

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Syrup from the devil’s privy

– On baby Ibuprofen

The most delicious and succulent sap tapped from the tree of Eden

– On Calpol

These costly cloths will do very well for my ablutions, I thank you, mother

– On the move from own brand nappies