Loving this age too. I am very bad at the laughing-at-cute-but-naughty-behaviour thing though, and as a result Ff thinks that it is fine to dance on the coffee table, and to steal and eat dried pasta from the kitchen cupboards because it makes Mummy laugh.
She's a very determined little thing, and knows exactly what she wants to do. But, so far, she isn't a tantrumer, and distraction works well if she starts to get frustrated.
She's very sociable, with people, babies, and animals. Girldgog is her best friend, and the dog basket is her favourite place to hide treasure and go for a little lie down. No fear at all, and last week when I left her at nursery she didn't so much as give me a backward glance as I took myself sobbing out of the door. She likes all of her building and pushing toys, and is great at putting things together, but not so keen on sitting still and being read to, and thinks all jigsaws are good for is eating.
Sleep is (and I write this hesitantly, dreading the day the words come back and bite me in the arse)fantastic. She is more than happy to be put in her cot wide awake at 7 each evening, and never disturbs us (well, me) until past 7 the next morning. I can't remember the last time I had a broken night. (Sorry.)
Ewe, I have my fingers crossed your MD has good news for you.
littleducks, do you ever get into Henley? Ff and I love a walk down the towpath.