Such a busy time -it's hard to find a minute!

V - Hope your day was everything you hoped for plus a bit extra Is it nice to have the same last name as Avaleigh? (assuming she took daddy's name)

Em - lol at Tom's temper. I am yet to see much from Autie but if she's anything like her dad, it will probably show itself sooner or later. She has been rolling for a few weeks - doesn't take them long to become experts. Sometimes she just keeps going til she hits something.

August - She has finally recovered from her bout of the runs, thank goodness - no matter what they say, I would bet my life it was the rotavirus vaccine. My back certainly knows she is getting bigger, that's for sure! As for the sippy cup, she LOVES it - holds it herself and got the action right straight away - the Heinz one is designed as the first step so is still the sucking action. I like the idea of zucchini, I didn't think of that one and we have some too, so I might try it tonight, I'm trying to hold off on the sweet fruity things til she's tasted the not-so-addictive stuff

Jan - Hope you've had a better weekend...

Bec - what's mum's arms for if not falling asleep in them now and then? They only do it for such a short time really...

TOJ - :hugs: don't lose heart - will say a little prayer for you

Nicky - claps for the 10hr sleeps! Did you get up to check anyway? lol

Mel - how's the study going? Hope you're finding it interesting - it always makes it so much easier, I think.

As for us, we had our first family Christmas, just the three of us, yesterday as DH won't be home for real Christmas. Autie did a great job of tearing paper off her presents and when she saw the face of her dolly through a tear she started talking to it straight away in the special voice she saves for the baby in the mirror. So cute. Then kissed it. Even cuter. She has just become a whole lot more interested in other kids so I guess it's the right present at the right time - luckily. Then DH and I had champagne and croissants for breakfast and Autie had mum milk which she was more than happy with. Then into the paddle pool later for christmas day swims in her new bikini. AND we got AC installed in our room the day before so excellent christmas day naps all round

Hope everyone has a relaxing week without too much pre-christmas stress!