An enjoyably hectic day as it's Bethany's 1st birthday and after the initial excitement of tearing wrapping paper all over she seemed to enjoy herself playing with the new toys even if she was unaware or cared as to why she got them. As the well travelled cliche has it "children prefer playing with the box" and while there was a brief flirtation with the large glittery bag the presents came in she did actually play with the toys albeit more so with the simpler ones ie stacking cups occupied her more than say a musical pull along duck with flashing lights and various noises. With family coming round for a buffet tea at 4pm we actually found ourselves with time on our hands after a quick tidy so that we were able to catch up on watching some recorded programmes which included Bethany's favourite theme tune "New Tricks".
   The car / walker that we got Bethany a while back actually got some use anyway as after the first day she decided that she did not like being sat in it where she was confined but Nathan was not as particular and enjoyed playing with it even though it is pink. Typically the table is still full of food now covered in cling film, despite Alison's protestations that I should cook more. At least lunch tomorrow is taken care of as well as Alison's bait for work and the embargo on snacking on the crisps and nuts when settling down at night has now been lifted.