Working family

I am absolutely delighted with being back at work. The current two day week is just perfect in terms of lifestyle and I think that adding a third day (from March) will be perfect in terms of my role at work. Also, during last week's heatwave, it was wonderful for both Alice and I to be in air conditioned environments that didn't involve spending loads of money on things we don't need (my usual M.O. to deal with 30+ is to head to WBJ). Alice is doing well at daycare - the nice ladies who look after her have obviously got to know her a bit and with comments such as, "She loves books, doesn't she?", "Wow, she is such a messy eater", "She is a real little character" and "Ooh, she is cheeky", I know that they are keeping a watchful eye on my precious little bundle of joy.


They also celebrated her birthday this week, which looked like lots of fun.

She is settling in well - exceptionally well, the ladies tell me. She screams blue murder when we leave, but apparently settles quickly and then is cheery all day. I am trying not to feel too guilty that they also say that she spends most of the time with her nose pressed to the window. They seemed to be telling me that as a nice story, but then I could see that they regretted saying it as soon as they saw my face. Still, her mother needs to contribute to the family pot to keep us both in the shopping habits to which we have become accostomed.