Snow!

It's all about the snow this week - Sophie's first snowfall in fact. Dad, Grandad and Uncle Paul had an appointment with the Scottish parliament (ok so just a tour, more about that later) and missed out on the fun so it was up to Mum to get wrapped up and take Sophie out. She had a great time with her Mum out in the snow.

Meanwhile through in Edinburgh the lads were getting a tour of the Scottish Parliament which was actually arranged as a bit of a gift for Grandad's birthday - my thoughts, well I'd always thought it was a disgrace that the Parliament cost so much (and I still think someone somewhere was ripped off) but I have to say that I am very proud that the building is something amazing rather than just reusing an existing building. Thought has went into absolutely every detail, the building is eco friendly (no air conditioning and re-uses rainwater for example) and materials where possible were sourced in Scotland - no expense spared. If only everything in Politics was this awesome and such value for money - well played Scotland.

There were no photos allowed inside the Parliament but here is Grandad and Uncle Paul at the Castle esplanade.

While the guys were out and about Sophie and Mum were having their own adventures - back from the snow and nice and warm, Sophie got ready for bed, brushing her own teeth.

Unfortunately we have now reached a stage where Sophie is very close to climbing out of her cot - so I spent 20 minutes adjusting it today. Which I don't think went down too well - and hasn't been very effective.

"What have you done Dad?"

"Hmm, I have a cunning plan."

"Watch this Dad."

"Almost there."

"right, that's me, I'm going over the top!"

It looks like Sophie's cot needs adjusting again already - she's almost mastered the standing and then it will only be a matter of time before she is over the fence.

In developmental news Sophie has had another cold this week and is teething again so cue sleepless nights and lots of dribbling. Granny Hilary is with us this week so hopefully that will take Sophie's mind off being unwell. Hopefully we'll get some nice photos of them both together.

Dad starts a new job this week - still in the same place but working with pupils who require support with behaviour and achievement. It's just a temporary post but should be the challenge that Dad was looking for. (as if the house and the Sophie weren't challenging enough.)

In other standing developments - Sophie looks like she prefers to play the piano standing up these days (well almost).

"Goodness gracious, great balls of fire!"

Uncle Paul helping Sophie with her new book.

October Week

Well, this week coming is my October week holiday from school and we're going to try and fill it with as much excitement, fun company and sleep as we possibly can.

Sophie met Auntie Nicole for a pot of tea on Saturday - the girls had a great time.

"ooh, a whole pot of tea!"

Sophie is also on the move so much these days that sometimes the boot of the car doubles as a changing table. Sophie seems to quite enjoy the novelty.

"What do you mean spare tyre?"

Sophie got to try out her new big girl seat for her pram - the carry cot doesn't really allow a view and if there is one thing Sophie likes it is getting a good look around.

"Check me out!"

Mega cosy

Saturday morning playtime

We also got to go to Strathclyde park and caught up with Emily, Niamh, Andrew and Ewen. They all got really wet on the log flume.

And finally, in this jam packed weekend, we got to catch up with Uncle Paul who took us out for a coffee before Mum, Dad and Sophie trotted off to the dentist.