December round up

This year we had our first Christmas tree in our house. It was also a month of many awards: Willy's ju jitsu grey belt, Sofia's level 5 gymnastics and a school certificate each for 'Exemplary behaviour' (yes, really, that's our William) and 'Tremendous effort and improvement'. We were particularly thrilled for Sofia who had desperately wanted a certificate and was sure she was never going to get one.

This month we are also faced with concrete evidence that the sleeping arrangements are getting out of control.

 Still at least it shows that the house is nice and warm. 

Last weekend we went to Bath and had a great time, buying Christmas decorations at the market and visiting the Roman Baths which everyone enjoyed. The dedicated kids audioguides are a great idea. 

We also went to see 'Frozen' (too much singing for everyone except Sofia) and had a first bash at ice skating. Willy came off the ice cold and wet and saying he was never ice skating again, but we went at Ally Pally again this morning (better prepared in waterproof trousers this time) and he got on much better. Sofia of course is convinced she is an expert as she can get around without help. 

The loft is kind of finished and yet not finished - needs annoying things doing like siliconing around the bath and fixing the insane inner layout of the wardrobes and then of course decorating, which we have to look forward to in January. 

Happy Christmas everyone! We will be at home with our rotisseried poulet de Bresse and a buche de noel from Uncle Paul.