I am working on finding my mouth but frankly where is the fun in that?? 

I don't make much mess when I eat my foot.... 

What a cutie! 

Tallulah and her Great Grandma Alice 

Battle of wills....

Well, back to work on Monday (4th)... Tilly was steadfastedly refusing a bottle until last week when the health visitor said it was time to 'get tough'. Last time I tried that I only lasted until 11am... so we girded our loins and off we went. 20 hours later she snatched a bottle from Tim and downed the lot - just goes to show what strong little personalities they have even at 6 months. It was not so bad as she managed to take some solids and also I had lots of friends to distract her but still not something I'd like to repeat! At least I can go to work now knowing that she is getting her food without a fuss, just got to work on the solids now (see pics!).

It has been a fantastic 6 months and I have genuinely loved every minute of it. We've met some great people and made some great friends, real friends who, I am sure I will stay in touch with for many years to come. We are lucky to be flexible enough that Tim can look after her and I'm sure that in itself will provide for some interesting posts in the next few weeks :-)

All the cousins and not a boy in sight :-) 

Me and my Grandpa... 

I can do it myself! 

What you looking at??? 

Look at me I can fly! 

Tallulah and my friend Tamar at York station 

Food and drink..

Well, life goes on after our holidays and Tilly is now on solids. Of course being a middle class suburban Mum I am making all of her food lovingly by hand having bought it from an organic co-operative... cliched, and I'm sure she'd enjoy the commercial pots better, but it makes me feel useful! She does seem to be enjoying it and despite the increased washing it's nice to see her exploring new experiences and tastes.

On the negative side I am going back to work in 3-4 weeks and she is point blank refusing a bottle so we are trying everything we can think off to get her to take it but to no avail so far... Hints and tips welcome. ...

Time has gone so fast on maternity leave, I can't believe it's almost over and am determined to enjoy these last few weeks to the full!