So I got a new prime lens. Its basically a fixed focal length of 50mm. I was in Hong Kong, and the price was just too low.
I took it out with the kids to Malahide Castle, and some of the candid shots I got I was pretty happy with.
When they're just 18 months old, it can be difficult to get them to keep still. Throw into the mix that its a trip outdoors with carol singers nearby and a visit to Santa Clause is imminent and you've no chance. This means things like choice of shutter speed are kinda out of your hands.