We have lost hours just hanging out in the garden with our buckets, trowels and fishing nets, even in the rain.  Our pond is so big (and dangerous), but it provides so many interesting opportunities to explore nature.  A few weeks ago the frogs came to visit and you have loved seeing the frog spawn floating on the surface of the pond.  We donated some to pre school and you have been learning what it is, expanding your vocabulary in ways I never imagined.  Today you helped me by fishing out the buds from the pussy willow and tipping them into a bucket.

When you’re not in the garden you have become obsessed with monsters, dinosaurs and dragons and chase after me and daddy shouting ‘going to get you’. I enjoyed picking out some books for you at the library whilst you were at pre school this week, trying to pick out things I thought you’d like.  Your favourite book has been  about a big monster who does every mean thing he can think of to steal a lollipop from a smaller monster.
In your daddy’s arms is where you like to spend your time.  He carries you round in the crook of his arm, and even has you sitting on his knee whilst he eats his dinner (one handed.)  You two are bestest palls, he knows how to settle you and gives you a thousand kisses a day.  When you smile your whole face lights up and your dummy just drops to the floor as every muscle extends into a gummy grin.  Your happy disposition amazes us, you rarely fuss or complain you are just contented and we feel so lucky.  You are now gently settling into 3 nap times during the day and we are trying to put you down in your cot so you can get used to your own room.  Admittedly, at night we miss you when you aren’t snuggled up next to us in bed, but you soon return for your food.

Joining in with Living Arrows, last week I adored these big eyes.