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We are on the long drive up from London to Leeds. To pass the time, Lucy borrows the camera.

Lucy explores the workings of the inertia reel seat belt

What it is like to be a back seat driver

Brum Brum

What is this? Has Lucy managed to break into Mummy's car?

Let's see if I can get this baby started

Just need a bit more cold air so I can keep cool while jacking the jalopy

Best just put some banging beats on the stereo

Uh oh. Looks like I have been busted. "Sorry Mummy".

Vehicles

At Bockett's Farm Lucy quite rightly has a good time having a go on a tractor.

But ultimatly she still prefers to drive in Mummies car.

Car

Any modern girl needs to have a sophisticated set of wheels.

Lucy is clearly impressed with her ride.

Aunty Sue

Aunty Sue watches as Lucy shows her how her little car works

Of course Lucy just goes on and on until she hits something that will stop her. In this case the house. Fortunately due to recent improvements the house is still standing.

Walking

So Lucy has been walking with the aid of her little car for quite a while.

I think it is pretty safe to say that she enjoys it.

But here is the proof that she has now started walking without any assistance. And not just controlled falling or a couple of tentative toddles - she can now wander where she likes. Good job we got the demilitarised zone installed in time.

A Snowy Drive

Sprock loves going for a drive with her car.

She really digs her green BMW.

Out for a Drive

Lucy has been taking the old jalopy out for a run.

Looks like she might need to adjust that wing mirror.

Going for a drive outside

Lucy is loving taking MujiMutt for a drive in her car. Mummy starts her on the grass to get her confidence up.

It is soon clear that she is ready for the tarmac.

Lucy compares her bangin new wheels with Daddy's car.

Opps. Lucy's first crash. Fortunatly she has hit Daddy's car and he is very forgiving.

Not that Lucy is looking terribly worried!

Hot Wheels

Lucy's new car can be converted into walker mode. She is getting so good at it that it only takes her a few seconds to cross the living room. We will have to let her have a go outside where there is a bit more space at the weekend of the weather is better.

Women Drivers

Mummy has got Lucy her first car. Wisely she has gone with a green colour scheme to match Daddies new motor. However, in a controversial "blind leading the blind" move, Mummy has elected to teach the Sprock to drive.

Looks like she is getting the hang of it pretty well.

In this video you can see Mummy teaching Sprock to perform a 3 point turn.