Last night Kirsty did something that absolutely astounded me. Forgive me if I'm coming across like an overly proud father, but I feel the need to blog this because it completely amazed me.

It was story time and I asked her what story she wanted. As expected she asked for her current favourite - Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper - which is a ( Read more... )

Well, it's been aaaaaages since I've posted, but I thought I'd pop something on here to mark my beautiful daughter's second birthday.

Happy birthday Kirsty!

Kirsty's now stringing three words together.  On Saturday at breakfast time we were eating toast together and she held up her tiny bit of toast, grinned pointed at mine and said "Daddy's big toast!"

She's such a cutie :)

Yesterday morning I came downstairs after getting ready and was greeted with a lovely "HI YA DADDY!" from Kirsty.  She then proceeded to show me the carrot and the cheese that she was eating for her breakfast (or "Teeez" in 15 month old speak).  I asked her if they were nice and she nodded her head furiously, gave me a huge beaming smile and said " ( Read more... )

I'm looking after the wee one today (as I attempt to work from home too) and I've discovered her newest word (usually accompanied by wandering into the kitchen with arms outstretched).

Bick-kick

Me thinks she's taking advantage of daddy's soft nature...

Last night Kirsty woke up about 8pm, crying her eyes out.  She's been teething again so it was probably just her teeth.  So, I took her out of her cot and gave her a cuddle.

She seemed very happy with this and snuggled in.  Before long she was back asleep.

After about half an hour I decided to place her back in her cot.

The INSTANT her head ( Read more... )

...and "dirty shoes"

Kirsty's put her first two word phrases together.

I'm so proud :)

No, not a story about a night of passion (we're married, remember ( Read more... )

I've had a couple of people ask me how Kirsty's doing (and chastising me for not putting more updates on) so I guess I really should ( Read more... )

It's my little girl's 1st birthday!  I can't believe it's been a year!