Colm O'Regan: I haven't settled on our Christmas sweets strategy yet 

For me, the signifier of Christmas goodies was two bottles of Tanora

I don’t think I’ve quite got over the fact that as an adult I just go into a shop and buy chocolates and crisps whenever I want. 

“Daddy how about these?” she bounced along the aisle, full of optimism. 

“No pet” I said, ruining everything.