It is WONDERFUL to be home visiting my family. We're doing all the normal things, like taking Toby the dog for a walk each day, playing in the park (three local playgrounds have been checked out so far), having a croissant and coffee at the local cafes and visiting my sister, brother in law and nephew, to see their new house for the first time. Sophie has been practicing walking more than ever before and now regularly walks 3 metres without plopping onto her bottom.
Sophie celebrated her first birthday the day we landed. William helped her blow out the candle. How lovely to celebrate it with Grannie, Grandpa, Aunty Alice and Toby the dog. She really loves Toby, and keeps pointing at him, saying "Duh, duh, duh" then just as you think she might be trying to say 'dog' she'll say "Bah, bah, bah". She keeps her beady eyes on him, wherever he is in the room, and likes chewing his toys. Bound to be good for her immune system!
We've also been for a swim in the local pool which was enjoyed by all. Today we met up with Melbourne friends (most of whom have 1-3 kids by now) at a restaurant by Albert Park Lake for lunch. We saw some black swans which are pretty with red eyes and beaks. Andrew quite enjoyed driving through the chicanes of the Formula 1 race track, which still remains as it was raced here last week. You can imagine how we really hoooned through them, in a family car with two kids in the back seat. :)
Sophie met a large, young Alsatian (called Walker) showing now fear, and whom she tried to kiss. William has a healthy level of caution, but did give Walker a couple of pats.
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