Blumin heck Kat I just skimmed the rice cake thread! Not actually been to a group where food is provided for kids but at groups I;ve been at the mums have had healthy and treat options which quite impressed me.
Rgee - whoo hoo to Pippa crawling! She can zip away next time Ellen tries to nick toys from her hand! Sorry about crying off fri night. I had an early night to make up for my long day. Felt better for it today. Hey the swings are Ellen's fave thing at the mo too. I LOVE seeing her face so happy
Susie - hello! Sorry no tips for sleeping. I have been lucky and Ellen sleeps a good 12/13 hours, usually has a bottle 6ish then if we are at home that day, some more sleep cos I just leave her in her cot
UD - snap - ellen waves as soon as anyones back is turned or the door has closed on them. Dh taught her to clap when I was away one weekend and it was sooo cute to see when I got home. Her clap isn't very loud though! I got a playpen from ebay for 50 quid but it was a babydan one that came with all the wendy hosue stuff so was half price. You could try posting on the wanted thread?
Shimmer - how exciting to be going to the first birthday party!
Wilkie - sounds like you are feeling better. PMSL at your variety of faces!!
Been to Clumber Park today to meet younger bro and his wife. Lovely - will def go there again. Tired after walking so snoozed on the way home while DH drove. Chinese for tea - crispy duck from the 'chinky' (HAHAHAH) and then DH did fried rice and chicken w black bean. NOm nom. Ironed, tidied, better go to bed really. Tomorrow we have a christening to go to then MIL staying withus cos she is looking after Ellen on Monday. I spent ages earlier trying to decide what to buy as a christening present. Decided on a book of 100 kds poems cos I loved having poems read to me when I was little and still remember loads of them.
2happy - where do you live again. I've forgotten.