I had my first night away from Elsie on Friday, down in Cornwall for Bristol Katie’s hen do. I had a bit of a wobble when Paula came to pick me up and I had to say goodbye to my beautiful girl, but was remarkably ok throughout the evening – even following several beverages not a tear was shed! I am getting composed and self-possessed! (Maybe not considering I was dancing to Five and doing star jumps!! But no crying is a start!) I did carry pictures of Elsie round with me all evening trying to engage people in conversations about her gorgeousness – but Katie’s friends were very nice and indulged more than I probably deserved.

We had Saturday night at Gran and Grandpa’s in tropical Exminster – it was sooo hot (and still is today, I am sheltering indoors). Elsie is having a wee nap at the moment following her second breakfast of mashed banana.

This is Elsie visiting Branwell and Brunty with Granny.