IsabelVerginty and Fia

I think Maia may have found some friends! There were a few moments of concern that she hadn't found anyone at school to replace The Much Loved Lewis and Molly ('Trousers like Lewis, or tights like Molly today, Maia?') When I mentioned my concern to Mrs Hunt, I was told that, at this age, they play alongside rather than with other children. Hmmm. Maybe Maia was just playing alongside in a very together kind of way with all her other friends...

But fear not! To the rescue come IsabelVerginty and Fia. Or, as their parents would recognise them, Isabel McGinty and Sofia. Isabel is a gorgeous brown eyed, brown haired kid who looks like she has spark enough to power a household. She is 3 next month, and Maia's party invitation came through last week. (Honestly, Maia has a more active social life than I do). Sofia is taller, an almost willowy blond, and seems a bit calmer than Isabel. In a line, they look quite comical, with Maia a head and shoulders shorter than Fia, and blond and pale next to IsabelVerginty.

We mothers have hatched plans to start Friday afternoon swimming sessions with the three girls... so hopefully Maia's improved prospects for Sheffield friends will also be mine.