I'm two!

On the 17th December I turned two! Mummy says she can't believe I'm two. Silly mummy, of course I'm going to get older! I had the best present ever the day before my birthday - my daddy came home for Christmas! Yippee!

We didn't do very much on my birthday as daddy was tired but I've been promised a trip to the farm next week. I got lots of lovely presents and I was very excited when I opened them. I got a high chair for my dolly, a Little Tikes car which mummy keeps moaning is too big for the house. Really its meant to be in the garden but its too cold at the moment. I also got some wooden food for my kitchen, a baking set, lots of books, a jumper to keep me warm, a hat and a lovely jewellery box with a ballerina inside. I'm fascinated by it!

Sorry, there are no photographs. Mummy has promised that she will upload some soon.

Lots of love

Amelie xx

Its Christmas!

Its really cold here in the UK and its feeling really Christmassy which is lovely. There are lights everywhere and I keep seeing a fat man in a red and white suit! Apparently he's called Father Christmas and I met him in person at one of my toddler groups. Mummy was convinced that I would cry - I didn't - but I didn't like him very much even though he gave me a present (a little dolly). I couldn't get away from him quick enough and mummy didn't even have time to take a photograph! She says that next year I won't be so afraid of him. We'll see!

I have lots of presents to open which is very exciting. They are all stored in the basement. Everytime mummy opens the door to the toilet (that's where they are stored), I sneak a peek! I hope I get a dolls pram as I love dollies.

See you all soon

Amelie xxx

Settling in

We've been home a couple of months ago and I have had so much fun! Mummy takes me to lots of toddler groups and classes and I've been able to catch up with all my NCT friends! Mummy can't believe how much I have come out of my shell. I've also been on lots of playdates and we have had playdates in our house too. So far I've caught up with Sophie, Adam, Alexa, Thomas and Henry.

Mummy also takes me to a class called Patchwork Penguin on Fridays. Its a craft class and we make lots of nice things. Last week we made a Reindeer out of a plastic cup but I destroyed mine almost immediately by crushing the cup. Oh dear! There is some messy play at Patchwork Penguin. Most of you will know how I feel about messy play but guess what? I actually picked up a paintbrush the other day. AND got paint on my hand. It was a little bit distressing for me but mummy keeps telling me its OK. What can I say? I'm a tidy toddler!

I start swimming lessons in January. I loved swimming in Dubai but I think mummy is a little worried this time as its freezing here and she's not sure I will like going swimming in the cold. Its not an outdoor pool silly but its a bit of a walk. I think I'll be fine!