Twisting your words...

Emily's development continues apace. Every time we go somewhere new or do something different she seems to take a developmental leap. Last week she went to see the cousins, and when I spoke to her on the phone on the second day, it was like speaking to a different child. It's amazing to watch her grow and develop like that.

Along with speaking comes questions. The endless 'why' causes great hilarity in the house, and sometimes we throw it back to her to see what she says. Her curiosity it seems is limitless - and demonstrates that she is beginning to understand that there is a reason for everything - except it appears there isn't a reason good enough for eating anything apart from carbohydrates. Anyway her enthusiasm to learn extended to Mummy explaining all about democracy, countries and politics for the best part of 6 hours on our journey back from Birmingham. It was fascinating listening in. Let's hope she grows up in a world where these things still matter.

Still, not everything is always questions in the supreme beings' world. Being three and a half brings with it its' own frustrations, and at times her will of iron can pose for some interesting stand offs. It's hard not to laugh as quite often she can sulk or strop in a very cute way, but then there's also the times when it's hard not to cry as she can test your patience. All in all, she's lovely though, and bright as a button which is just simply wonderful to be around. Although some words just keep on eluding her...

 Santa by Emily

Angry face by Emily

Portrait of Wee Rabbit

Videoclip: Cucumber