Birthday post (& more)

Sorry - really disheartened with blogger these days and knew it would take longer than previously so couldn't be bothered basically!

Anyway, Jessica's Four!

Both Nick and I were at work so I can only pontificate as to how Jessica's day went, but it seemed that she had a lovely day, and was quite hyper when I got home! She's definately grasped the concept! So thank you all very much for your contributions to the hysteria..... she has fully explored all gifts now! The scary thing is that it seems to have flicked a switch inside her. We've had discussions about birthing, clarification of how old she is and how many that is etc, we can write our name (almost) and even bigger news! Our pyjama pants have been dry EVERY night since we turned four! How does that work?

On a slightly more (possibly scary) note for all those who know the meaning behind this question.... WHERE'S MY BABY GONE?

And the other one's got all big too. She's saying everything (to a fashion), running, jumping etc, moved up an age group at Monkey Music, got VERY stubborn and opinionated, and keeps growing out of clothes! WHAT'S HAPPENING?!!!!

Anyway, other than Birthday things, Maddy has learnt to copy the dances from Boogie Beebies. Max, Harry, Freddie & Jocelyn came round for a gathering on Friday so we ate more cake and played pass the parcel (oh and destoyed the downstairs!). We went up to Derby to see Nick's Aunt and family to celebrate Nanny Carol's birthday. Thanks very much for the hospitality guys! The girls did us proud but it seems perfection takes lots of energy, so we've suffered the consequences for the last 2 days.

Yesterday, we set up the settee and watched Babe, cinema stylee, which involved Nick "controlling" whilst the girls watched and slept and I cleared and tidied the pantry AND took it all to the tip. The only girl there lobbing wooden doors 3 feet away with great ease and satisfaction! Raaar! Today - the general humdrum!

Anyway, enough blethering, here's some photos.