What could be lovelier than sitting on the couch, snuggling up to your 21 month old daughter and watching Mr. Benn?
Eloïse has developed quite a fondness for this timeless children’s classic and there’s something genuinely heartwarming about seeing her enjoy the same stories that captivated and thrilled me some thirty-odd years ago.
When she tires of Mr. Benn’s escapades, we also have The Clangers, Bagpuss and Ivor The Engine waiting in the wings.
One of the cool things about children is that they give you a practical excuse to be a child all over again. My irresistible inclination towards nostalgia thus combines with the joy of seeing Eloïse’s intrigued expression, providing a doubly enjoyable thrill.