The Jo's Funny Farm: "Now I Am 'Free'"

Yes, Li'l Miss is now three years old, and suddenly seeming very grown up. We celebrated her birthday in style, with a very full and fun day. First of all, she opened some presents, including a toy cash register and food to play 'shop' with, and a 1/8 size violin. She has been wanting violin lessons for the last 6 months, and was excitedly looking forward to getting her very own violin, lessons will commence soon, watch this space for a performance video...sometime in the future. Then we were off to playgroup for some social time, and afterwards, to the bowling and leisure centre for a game of bowling and some fun in "tiny town". She soon tired of bowling, however, after bowling just 2 frames - one of which was a spare! Mummy finished off the game for both Miss A. and herself, and somehow Miss A. still managed to win by 10 points. After a short stop at Aunty R.'s to drop Master B. off for his afternoon sleep, onward we went to some friends for a violin lesson and some more playtime, before stopping off for pizza on the way home as a special birthday treat. 'Twas a long day, indeed, and at least now we have some brand new toys that will keep