Elmira Reborn...

So I got my husband a kitten for Father's day - he's always wanted a long haired fluffy kitten - so after a long hunt I finally found one that met his requirements:

Meet Monday. She really is adorable. Out daughter thinks so too - on the first night, Monday was treated to a bath (pretend), a bottle (also pretend), and a bedtime story from our 2 yr old. Since then...


I went out to get the post and was treated to this on my return....




The poor thing is getting lots and lots of love - whether she likes it or not...

Potty Training Trials

My dear darling daughter..... I love her, but we're having some issues.

She is well able to start training now, but whenever I ask her if she wants to use the potty, she balls up her little fists, goes bright red and yells:

"NO big girl! Am BABY!"

Um... Any ideas?


Please?

Oh the Joy of Travel....

.....With a two year old. As most of you know, I've lived a lot of places and have been flying since I was two, and by myself since I was seven.

But I've never done it with a toddler. I'm very proud of myself - I leave on Tuesday, and as of about ten minutes ago I'm all packed - and I've managed to get everything into three bags - two to check in, and one for the plane:




The blue one conveniently fits in the under basket of the stroller (which it oh so perfectly coordinates with ♥), so changing planes in Dublin should be a breeze as the black one hooks on the handles, and the brown bag can go across my body - so hands free!


I'm pretty sure I have a good bag of tricks going - colouring books, washable markers, playdough, stickers, and a little make up set.....



....and of course - the toddler essential - lots of snacks! Nothing worse than a hungry child in a crowded place. Tantrum city.



Can you tell I love ziplocks?

Ever tried to take a 2 year old's passport picture?

Enough said.