Standing! well, nearly

Zach is getting better and better at standing - particularly if he is distracted and doesn't realise he is doing it. If you ask him to stand, he tries to perform some sort of jolly-jumper move.

A blur of tutu pink

Having two pink tutus and two ribbons is not excessive, it is necessary to enable proper mamma mia dancing.

Sleepover!

What started as an afternoon play with Will turned into Bronte's first ever sleepover! She has been asking for one for a while, but skeptics that we are, we thought we would need to rescue her at 10pm or so. But no, she ate all her dinner, drank her milk, and after a very brief cuddle, slept through the night. We are so super proud, and it leads to the question - who next?

First step!

No footage, but plenty of witnesses as Grandma, Granddad, Al, Bronte and Mum all saw Zach stand, and take a deliberate step forward (Dad was cooking lunch). He has also allowed us to walk him holding hands. It suddenly feels a whole lot closer.

Eating, thinking

Baking with Bronte

Another photo for the Baking with Bronte cookbook

Him and her

The budding artist

Zach is insistent on copying his sister, and loves doing drawings.

Australia day celebrations

Celebrations were over at Ava's new place. The sultry weather meant that a pool dip was needed, particularly after the boys burned up and down on the bikes.

No stabilisers

Will can ride a bike! Nothing like healthy competition for motivation. So - Bronte is practicing hard on her balance bike, and getting used to her pink bike (with no stabilisers - as she puts it). We still need to hold on, and the rain isn't helping the practice, but I know she will get it soon.