We’ve been testing a slightly wider range of food on Amelia lately. This is generally good, cause otherwise it is very boring for everyone. Try explaining food allergies to an 11 month old!

We had our blood test months ago and were avoiding dairy, wheat an eggs. After a couple of months of exclusion it was time to prove positive wheat by adding it to the diet. So Thursday night Amelia got a very small amount of wheat. 20 minutes later she was fussy, 2 hours later was full on hell. Hives, rash, insane scratching. Oh-yeah, we are sensitive to wheat.

Ok, at least we have everything on hand to ease symptoms. Pretty rough night. On the upside, she is growing up. So we have been treated to a great weekend of long day time sleeps (but weird 1am bouts of Patty-cake).

Today was just magic. A 2.5h midday sleep, then we when  into the city for an afternoon picnic in Hyde park. Then home for fun bath time (now that evenings are not so cold, this is viable again).

And relax.

At the time of posting, it is looking like a hung Parliament. Going to be interesting. Nothing of note in my local electorate. I’ve never voted in an electorate where my vote would make the slightest bit of difference in the house of reps. Maybe I should choose where to live based on the ability to make a difference rather than lifestyle, transport, value and other meaningless metrics.

A laptop is good, but at cat-in-the-hat hat is better!

Now, how hard is it to get two people to smile at the same time? Well if you take enough photos, eventually you will get something special…

Daddy? I’m threatening you… soon I’m going to walk…. all over you!

Just read it Amelia, you don’t have to give me a running commentary.

What company do you work for again? Of course, turn your back and there will be consequences! Now BlueScope needs to start making edible business cards. I sense a niche market opportunity!

Watching her play with the box instead? (And the ANZ Sydney festival wand!)

Ok, I love you too Daddy.

Parents do the worst things. Juanita Phillips was saved by a pressure cooker. Us? By Le Crusette! (And chocolate!!!)

Of course, matching tee shirts means war…

That’s all folks!

Of course after all that work, a girl has to learn how to use a toothbrush. Never a dull moment.

Have you ever been this excited to be opening a new box of toothbrushes?

Toothbrush? I thought you were giving me a lightsaber!

You mean I have to do this after every meal? Are you serious?

Have you ever tried to get a baby to open her mouth on cue?

Finally

All happy now, my face has cleaned up and my teeth hurt less..

Meanwhile, the hot crossed buns turned out excellently this year. I think the best part about home made ones is you can have as much fruit as you like and they go stale in about 4 hours so there is extra incentive to eat them all at once!