What happens when mummy goes to bed early?

Upon waking I find some extra lights on and a trail - all to the treasure - and in Lotus's case that would be her VERY short frilly dress.

Chair at the light switch. Check
Light still on in the bathroom. Check
Stool at the dryer. Check
Toilet brush on top of the dryer. Check & yuck...

Where had the dress been?


On the shelf way above the dryer on top of the soap powder - presumably way out of the reach of a certain young lady.

mmm mummy you are soooo wrong.

Oh well she would have been happy and mummy got some much needed rest so that is a fair trade off. Only problem will be getting if off her - usually ends in full blown tantrum. She doesn't seem to understand that everyone can see her undies.

Lotus is pretty good at throwing tantrums. One morning I got the video camera out (she can't think it was all smiles as a youngster as she certainly has work involved). And as soon as I turned it on, her mood changed and she said 'the grumpy girl has left the station'. Instant change it was funny.

Her speech is still a problem in some areas but so clear on so many other areas. We have another speech and ENT appointment soon, but without surgery I am not sure they can do much with the speech side of things.

Charlotte has grown a lot, actually both girls have grown a lot and their bodies are HUGE. Much of Charlotte's winter attire on top is really on its last legs with her.

We are going back to Bangkok end of November and this time with Grandpa - the old 2 for 1 airfares happened again and it was too irresistable. I am not sure whether to go up to Chiang Mai or whether to try Yangoon or Laos for 5 of the days.

My main reason for visiting Chiang Mai again would be to see the artists who draw pictures - I have an Asian picture book for children in mind - actually 2 of them. It would be easier in person to explain what I want. Not sure if Burma has artists - HCMC (Vietnam) certainly had the most impressive array.

Work is currently busy for another 3.5 weeks - and I have to work one night a week. Both girls get grandpa who sweetens them up with sugar, which means the day after when we have swimming etc they are pretty tired and in Lotus's case grumpy.

Lotus continues to jump up and down in the pool constantly and now kicks her feet and arms in the air as she goofs around under the water. Confidence no problems - follow as instructed another issue. Many people comment to me they wish they had her energy level.