No crib for a bed

We went to a carol service last night, and Linnea said afterwards "I want to go to one of Nicky's things again, but only if they don't sing." So. She also didn't like the acerbic humour of the adult male interviewer for the children's costume parade; "And what are you?" - "Batman," - "You ask your parents where THAT is in the Bible!" It was just a bit diggish. So she cried and wouldn't go up to the stage, but that was ok.

But it was all so strange and exciting that she didn't get to sleep until after 11 pm. Then at nine this morning I dressed her in her sleep and carried her to the buggy and then put Emer in a fleece sleepsuit and the mei tai and carried her in front of me zipped into my coat. I was the first person to arrive at the BfN supervision session so I took out the bread rolls I baked yesterday and fed the kids.

Emer actually asked to go into the créche for the first time ever.

At home later we tidied and Sandra came and helped clean and then she and I had a cup of tea and some cake and after she left I mixed up some more bread dough.

Marvellous much

The kids are cheerful and healthy, in spite of being very tired. They have been polite and relatively kind all day. Emer has finally graduated to her birthday present coat - she's grown so that the sleeves are no longer than her arms. I'm pleased about this because it's lovely and long behind so will keep her bum warm.

The children and I all need new passports next year; I've sent off for application forms and now we need to figure out who we can have sign them for us. The relevant website says:

Police Officer (not civilan member of staff)
Member of the Clergy
Medical Doctor
Dentist
Practicing Lawyer
Bank Manager/Assistant Bank Manager
Member of Parliament (MP) or County Councillor
Teacher
Magistrate
Accountant
Notary Public / Commisioner of Oaths

Additionally, we must all go together as they have to sign the photos and witness the signatures of both parents. And also as well they must be available to take a phonecall from the embassy when they phone to check the witness is a real person. And so they can't be on maternity leave.

I think we know a couple of employed accountants.