I wonder where she heard that?

Heidi, aged 2.5, after leaving her dance class yesterday.

(World weary sigh) "Ergh. I really need a coffee."

Heidi singing

OK, she's no Dame Nellie, but she's pretty damn cute. This is my first go at putting video online, so let me know what you think (technically as well as content!)

And more

Imogen

Just because she is so gorgeous.

The Party!

It's finally all done and finished. I'm exhausted! Juliet had a wonderful time, so it was all worth it. And we will be eating cupcakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the rest of the week.

Here are some photos:

Juliet turns 4

Yes, our big girl turned 4 yesterday. Just a quiet family dinner with her current fave food (roast chicken) and a small birthday cake. The "real" party is next Sunday. She's counting the minutes, I think!

My mother's helper girl is turning out to be pure gold. She brought face paints over today. You can imagine the excitement - especially from Heidi who had never had her face painted before. Next week she claims she is going to make a volcano out of playdough. Good luck to her! Mind you, she does all this while holding Imogen. I wish I could afford to get her to move in for a few days a week! The girls absolutely adore her, needless to say.