At last! Tilly starts school

Waving us goodbye on Monday morning

After at least a year of pining and longing,

Tilly has a birthday

The long-awaited day has arrived and Tilly is now 5!  'Four is a boring number' she declared this time last year.  Fortunately, she has persevered and can put her annus horribilis behind her.  Fist day at school tomorrow - to say she is excited is an understatement.  Here are a few shots from earlier today.

Chocolate spread for breakfast can really set you up for the day, says Tilly