Day 181: Last day of freedom before going back to school = a trip to the park in the sunshine and my girl being brave and determined enough to climb all the way to the top of the climbing tower

Day 182: Starting the Christmas shopping early this year…!

Day 183: Lola’s first day in Reception – she was super excited 🙂

Day 184: New shoes! 🙂

Day 185: Finding this note in Ella’s school bag for the new girl who has just joined her class – “To Lola, I’m very excited about being in Year 3. It must be scary for you. Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll find lots of new friends. If you get stuck, jut ask me. Love your new pal Ella xxx”

Day 186: A silly few minutes with Lola 🙂

Day 187: A gorgeously sunny and warm day. I love September 🙂

Day 188: A trip to Ikea isn’t necessarily my idea of fun, but the coffee table and storage unit I bought there definitely are! Finally getting the house sorted (after nearly 6 years) #workinprogress

Day 189: Bill Bryson keeping me company on the early morning train journey to London this week

Day 190: This cute little chap making his entrance into the world – absolutely thrilled for my good friend Peter who has become a Dad for the first time 😀