Eureka!

C's first 'proper' drawing. She's very proud (it's her!).

Waterbaby...

About 6 months ago, the baby (who isn't really a baby anymore) developed a phobia of swimming. Even seeing a pool set her off, never mind getting in one. So she hasn't been near a pool for a good few months. I took her today and she ADORED it, when she first got in she was clinging to me like a little limpet. Within literally minutes she was deliberately splashing our faces (great!) and throwing her head back into the water and laughing hysterically. The only tantrum was when it was time to get out (family swimming had come to an end) and she kept crying 'Swimming again, swimming again'. As luck would have it, they are starting a new Adult and Toddler course tomorrow, so we'll be going again.

Here is a picture of her kit. I was going to take a photo of her swimming, but was nervous enough about dealing with strops, so thought this would do. Bee, if you're reading, notice the crocs!!! My nephew practically accused me of child abuse for not letting her have any, and I was mother henning about her walking on those slippery sides. Unfortunately, she loves them and insisted on wearing them home :(!

It's not funny!

Sleeping beauty

A poor photo I guess, but as this record is for ME primarily, and I'm not going to get many more

chances to see my babba like this, I have to post this photo. She probably won't have a buggy next year.

Experimenting...

This house has got into art in a big way. Luckily we haven't yet wall papered the bedroom and we only allow super-washable felt tips in the flat.

Old boiler...

We found out today that our 5 year old flat has an 8 year old boiler in it - go figure! Not only is it 8 years old, it's knackered. So that's some more money down the drain, but at least we can have a bath again...