I went swimming this morning. Twenty lengths. For me, that's a fantastic achievement.

For the rest of the day, I have to make up for this by sitting around the house, eating sugar and sleeping.

My friend who got dumped is coming over to join me in takeout-eating and much alcohol-drinking at the weekend. I feel that this is a healthy approach to life's stress.

I get two sets of in-laws when I marry TCG. Aren't I lucky?

Heh. So does The Girl, when she ties the knot with me. I'd be sorry, but her one family is worth many sets of in-laws.

Hil ~ Ow. I hope the ankle improves. That sounds painful.

So the little man was so impressed with the results of his impromptu fountain performance last night, he decided he'd try the same thing this morning. Only with poo.

I am sorry for finding this funny, but it really, really is. My sister's kid was eighteen months old before we realised she was going to be an adorable, cheeky little terror. Sounds like Ryan is way ahead of her.

Cashmere, your friend's daughter is a fashion designer of the future. Those dresses are fab!

omnis, it's great to hear that your dad is doing better.

I am sorry for finding this funny, but it really, really is.

Don't be, we thought it was pretty hilarious too. So did Ryan, judging by the grin on his face.

Emeline is very much her father's daughter, I discovered this morning. She has made up an origin story for herself.

According to what she told Joe waiting for the bus this morning, I am not her real mother. She was grown in Batman's belly, and when he came out into the sun, she sprung forth from his stomach, did a spin, and had a cape and a mask. Her name is Shana Mana Superhero Princess Emeline.

Emeline for short, if you please.

She has made up an origin story for herself.

It is empowering and doesn't involve a woman in a refrigerator. I like it.

I do, too. Although truth be told, if I'm not her "real" mother, I'm a bit resentful of the stretch marks. I've worried a bit over her obsession with All Things Princess and what gender roles/stereotypes I'm teaching her. But then, I remember that for every princess movie she watches, she watches just as much animated JLA, Bats, and Supes so she's covered.

Of course, she still throws a fit when she has to wear pants.

Does she especially freak out over yellow pants? Or pants made of kryptonite?

Of course, she still throws a fit when she has to wear pants.

That's ok, so does Batman.

Does she especially freak out over yellow pants? Or pants made of kryptonite?

No. Any pants at all. Although, she did choose out a new pair of pants TCP the other day.

I've worried a bit over her obsession with All Things Princess and what gender roles/stereotypes I'm teaching her.

Heh. I had a princess phase aged about 3, in parallel with constantly asking my parents for a "trayctor" (I got a little red one) and being obsessed with Mighty Mouse. I even had ballet lessons during this phase (ugh). It passed, eventually!

Aims, you and MM are raising quite an amazing young girl.