Mummy's Little Helper

This is not child exploitation - Madeleine requested to wash up the dishes after lunch. That was an offer I could't refuse. However, I ended up having to do the whole lot again and mop the floor which had turned into a lake. Practise makes perfect, and I can't imagine the offer of doing menial household chores will continue for long.

Up Close and Personal

Andrew playing about with the macro setting on the camera...

Nice to See You

A visit from Nana & Papa is accompanied by some fun on a helicopter "rider" (as Madeleine refers to them), and some fancy spectacle wearing.

Snarl at the Camera

Not flattering on either part, but sharing in the same sentiment. Caption competition....

Also Growing Up

Thomas is walking full-time. He is saying 'hiya' (into phones, remote controls and across the street), 'da-da' (Daddy), 'nah' (no), 'uh-oh' (endlessly dropping things on the floor from his high chair). He loves being chased about the house and rough-and-tumble (thankfully, as there's no escape with a Daddy like Andrew).

Growing Up

Now that Madeleine has turned 3, her favourite colour has changed from green to pink and she enjoys pulling faces. On the plus side, we're enjoying more elaborate craft activities now.

Happy Birthday Madeleine!

Madeleine turned 3 yesterday. We celebrated with a lovely tea-party at Grandma and Grandpa's.



I'll huff, and I'll puff....





Magic balloons.



Madeleine with cousin Freya.



No rest for the wicked.