My poor baby, exhausted! Catherine brought this round yesterday for him, plus a baby walker. Both were big hits.

Orla had a play date today with Ciara, who is also starting school on Friday but will be in the other class. They played well together. Her one-year older brother was also here, demonstrating the range of rude words a child learns in Primary One.

Conor had two meals today; baby rice at lunchtime and half a banana at dinner time. Despite initially screwing his face up, he seemed to enjoy both.

I also spent ages this afternoon ironing labels into Orla's school clothes.