On the Spa Valley Railway steam train at Tunbridge Wells, which we went on over the Easter weekend. Sophs is really into choo-choos at the moment and I bought her a little train set from Ikea at the weekend, as well as a talking Thomas the Tank Engine.

Unfortunately just as we walked by the glossy black main Engine they released the excess steam with a very loud hisssssssss and a cloud of puffy humid white steam, and then pulled the very loud, very shrill whistle. I don't think Sophia could have gripped me any tighter! Once on the train she was much more excited when it started moving, and by the end of the trip was running up and down the carriages in delight.

Lionel the lion is a new addition to the family. We found him at a jumble sale, Sophs spied him as we walked by, said 'roar', put her arms out, and I got my wallet out! He is her new best friend, and when she can't find him she signs 'where is?' and says 'Liiinell'??