Happy Christmas

Christmas was a bit too hectic to take many photos - between roasting the turkey and Juliet's feeds, things were very busy.  Still, we had a lovely day and Alice loved all her presents, even climbing into her sack to check for any residuals.

Someone has taught her some lovely manners - every time she opened a gift, she would rejoice "I was looking for a watch/ a Dora lamp/ a My Little Pony".  It was truly a pleasure to watch her on Christmas morning.

Juliet was a little tired from something or other and spent most of the day asleep.

Alice's main present was a bike.  We hung the stocking on it, in the lounge, as she had had a bit of a meltdown when it was suggested that Santa would come into her room and leave her presents there.  Imagine the surprise and joy on her little face when she comes in and sees a pink bicycle with matching water bottle and dolly seat on the back, we thought.  The reality saw Alice taking individual presents out of the stocking and completely ignoring the bike until the giant sock was empty/she was teasingly made to stand in front of the bike and acknowledge it.  It's currently in the lounge acting as a much loved seat.  We perhaps went too early with that one.

We've had the maternal grandparents here with us over Chrimbo, which has been great.  Apart from the smokers cough which is ripping through the females of the species, it's been a big help to have so many people around.  I feel as though both girls have come on in leaps and bounds with all the attention.  Alice has been moderately well behaved and her vocabulary continues to amaze.  She also seems to be getting stronger physically, climbing on things at the park and no able to take herself to the loo and to get on the normal seat herself, without using the step. 

Juliet has almost developed the ability to stay awake for 2 hours.  About 1 hour 50 is her comfort zone, but we are able to pass her around to keep her spirits up. 

I had big plans for lots of little drinks soirees, but back in the real world with a 3 month old baby and a streaming cold, we've had a nice quiet week in the sunshine.