Playing around

One of Lucy's favorite song is now "Heads Shoulders Knees and Toes". I can't claim that she has mastered all the moves but she has certainly got the start position sorted.

And if she gets bored throwing her upside down normally revives her humour.

Great Nanny and Grandad Ray

It could be you! Great Nanny spots the camera.

Lucy and Grandad Ray framed by the sun through the curtains making this a rather magical image (clicky for bigger to see what I mean).

Grandad Ray tries to teach Lucy about digital photography. Or is it the other way round?

Out in the Rain

Lucy and Mummy brave the elements to watch a few fireworks in the rain.

Pint of Sausage

Aunty Piiink and Uncle Stewby have moved to a palatial gaff near Twickenham Stadium. Lucy and Makka Pakka (amongst others) have come to celebrate their house warming.

By way of snacks Stew has popped a few cocktail sausages in a glass as an interesting serving vessel. Surely no one would be so naive to actually think that you can drink everything that comes in a glass?

A triumph of hope over experience.

Reading the hard way

When I was a kid, my Dad always said "I don't care what you read as long as you do read". Wise words as it set me and my 3 sisters on the path of life long avid readership even though I started of with Asterix books and Dr Who novels. As you can see we are taking a similar line with Lucy. And I'm glad to say that she loves books and stories.

It is so nice to see her engaged. Here she has spotted a "fush".

I just don't have the heart to tell her that the book is upside down.

Mummy and Lucy

It doesn't get much better. Having a bottle of milk and a nice cuddle from Mummy.

I should point out that Mummy had just been for a run. The track suit doesn't imply we have moved to Crawley.

Could this be a truce?

Lucy's ongoing torment of Barney the cat has been pretty well documented on this web log. The combination of Barney's nervousness and Lucy's "elephant in a china shop" demeanour had cause a little friction between the two siblings. But what is this we see? Lucy offering Barney a gentle stroke?

Barney's fight or flight impulse momentarily kicks in but then he must have detected a change in Lucy.

It looks like these two little characters could be firm friends.

Penguin Hat

Lucy's fine penguin hat has served her very well on winter walks. She also likes to wear it when she is inside and is only wearing a vest. Taking a hint from her friend Holly she also likes to cover her vest with stickers.

And if there isn't enough room on the vest she will stick them on herself!

Sleeping Beauty

The sleep of the innocent. As a parent this is one of the most lovely sights. More particularly it is one of the most gratifying sounds (silence!). Notice that Iggle Piggle is just a guest in the cot. The regulars are Turtle, Owl, Bear and Babbit.

The Andrex Sprog

Oh dear! Mummy had a cold and needed to blow her nose quite a bit. She accidentally left a roll of tissue within Lucy's reach and turned her back for a few moments. When she turned back the inevitable had happened. Initially Lucy looked a bit contrite when she was busted.

But she soon managed to pull her Innocent face despite the overwhelming evidence.

Reading

As if Lucy didn't get enough exposure to "In the Night Garden" by watching an episode before bed most nights. She also likes reading the books. Isn't that a pip! Onk Onk.

Four Eyes

As parents Ali and I are obviously always speculating on what the future is for our little treasure. Of course all options are open at this age, from astronaut to prime minister, film star to school teacher. God help us, even a Librarian. Whatever transpires, even if she is flipping burger for Wimpy we don't care a long as she is happy and healthy. But the one thing that we can predict is that like Mummy and Daddy she will need to wear glasses. So how are the options looking?

Well if she goes the route of Mummies glasses she clearly has a role as a graphic designer or perhaps something in the arts.

But if she inherits Daddy's bins she is gonna be a geek. Fingers crossed for Professor Spork :)

Hello Daddy

Sprawled

Lucy is pretty tired. She is even changing the TV channel using her foot.

It is clear from her expression that she has managed to find cbeebies.

Hide and Seek

Guess what is interesting Lucy on the window sill. To give you a clue, she was saying "Barbie" and "meow meow". No place to hide Barney.

Mummy and Barney

Looks like Mummy running after Lucy and Barney running away from her has taken it our of them both! They share a snooze while Spoink has a nap.

Autumn Leaves

The leaf fall in Autumn fascinates Lucy. This is by Barnes Pond.

What better game can their be then kicking up all the leaves?

Well there is always eating the bread that was meant to be for the ducks!

Ice Pop

Mummy gives Lucy an ice pop. She seems interested.

She starts of taking a tentative slurp.

Yum, yum, yum, yum. *breath*. Yum yum yum.

Smoothie

Lucy has discovered the joys of Innocent smoothies. "Juice" says Lucy

We are very impressed that she has mastered the use of the straw.

Innocent

Lucy is standing next to the TV eating a banana.

She looks shocked that anyone could accuse her of smearing banana covered finger prints on the screen. Despite the rather obvious evidence.

"How very dare you!"

Uncle Simon

Uncle Simon is over. Lucy is fascinated.

Leaning

Who would have though that Lucy's hat would fit Mummy.

Lucy can fly.

Barney's ongoing torment

Barney is getting a bit more confident around Lucy. Perhaps she hasn't spotted him having a wash behind her.

Could it be that Lucy has stopped her mission to stroke "Barbie"

No.

Barney does his normal disappearing act when he slopes off under the TV table in the hopes that he has foiled Lucy's tormenting plans. But this time Lucy tries to reverse under the table to join him in his little den. As luck would have it, Lucy's bottom is a bit to big to get under.

Fortunately they end up playing nicely together.