Making her way in the world

Our Alice is showing real signs of her own little character. She now has a special camera smile (which is not actually that attractive)...



...and her latest trick is to try to amuse us by playing peek-a-boo. She's been on the receiving end of this game for quite some months, but she is now instigating the fun; she will hide behind anything she can find and then appear, giggling wildly.


She first discovered the joy to be found in being a player, rather than a mere participant, in her hippy party dress (above). This has acres of skirt for her to hide behind. However, she now hides behind anything she can find. Her bath towel, Daddy's shoulder etc, etc.

If nothing comes to hand, she'll lift up her hands, close her eyes and then open them. Fully convinced that she has disappeared during the time when her eyes were closed, she thinks that this is hilarious. It is, of course, but I am usually laughing at her, rather than with her.

In my last post, I promised birthday photos. Here is Alice helping me to celebrate mine. Like all babies, she prefers the wrapping, although I'm not sure if she tied the headband all on her own...

You can take the baby out of Essex...

And here, she celebrates with Little Friend Charlie. You see, Aunty Deborah, it's great to encourage them to be willing to wear hats for so many reasons...