Clap clap clap!

She learnt how to clap today and was very pleased with herself. Esther didn't clap 'til the day of her first birthday. She also pulled herself up to a sitting position too. I can't decide if she's advanced or I have just lost all perception of time. Where did those eight months go?

Claire and Stu came round tonight for a much needed catch up, curry and to give the girls a gorgeous Pinocchio toy each from Florence and tin of chocolate "Claire and Stu" sardines from Lisbon from their latest cruise.

Reasons to be cheerful:
Stu loved his screenprint we got him for his birthday. Phew!