Sophski is now out of nappies during the day. I can't take a huge deal of credit for it, apart from a few homemade sticker reward charts for each potty use she pretty much decided it was time, learned to read her body's signals, and got on with it! I have been told by many other mums how lucky we are, with how 'easy' it's been for us. All I have to say to that is about bl**dy time something was 'easy'! The tiara and wand in this pic was a reward for getting 20 stickers. After I promised a £15 toy for the first sticker chart, and she got to 20 stickers within 3 days, I thought I'd better find some cheaper incentives for subsequent charts!

I really can't complain about my delightful little girl, she is a blessing in every way. She is full of humour, happy cheeky grins, light and energy and bounces around the house including you in her adventures. We recently appropriated a christmas card holder set to be a washing line for her dolly clothes - the pegs to hold the cards were the perfect size for her little hands. She has a mini washing machine that makes washing sounds and spins just like a real one, and we spend time 'washing' and hanging out all the dolly clothes, then having a tea party while they dry.

We had a lovely morning at an Art pottery shop this week where you choose an item, decorate it, then collect it a week later. We chose a triangular shaped plate, stuck love heart stickers all over it, and then Sophs painted it purple. After peeling the hearts off we now have a pretty little plate that I hope makes it through the glazing and firing process!

Sophs is feeling better, Stu has been in bed all day with the flu, I am in good health (nice change!) and hoping to stay that way as I plough through my to do list (which only ever seems to get longer). Someone said Christmas is only 6 weeks away. I better get on with getting ready for it, time to order the turkey...