KNACKERED!!!

Well - it's been a pretty hectic day really - and in the midst of all the frantic cake-related activity, the girls have just slept or observed my coming and goings from their little room without making any fuss whatsoever. They really are fab little things and, in response to dannymatt's comment, I can't imagine our lives without them. They bring us so much joy and amusement!

One of their favourite times of the day is the evening, when we finally settle down to watch telly. Rose rounds me up and guides me to the settee - always the same one, we're never allowed to change seating arrangements! Lily immediately plonks herself down with Charles where she nestles in the crook of his arm, while Rose lies down next to me, draping her back legs over my legs. It's the same every evening and I wouldn't swap it for anything.

As for the last minute birthday cake: well, it's coming together although it'll take most of tomorrow to get it properly sorted. I've gone with a Lake District theme and it's going to feature hills, streams, waterfalls, lakes and a recumbent hiker, enjoying a quiet read after his climb. Well, that's the plan anyway. We'll see how it develops tomorrow!!