1. Guess what the first thing a doctor in England offers a new mother after giving birth?
A pain-reliever? A glass of water? An energy drink? An embroidered blanket? A gold medal? A photo of the queen? A bite of chocolate? A bathrobe? A toaster? A warm bath? A pamphlet on caring for a new baby? Congratulations? Nope, none of those things. The very first thing that a doctor in England offers a new mother after giving birth in England is.... a cup of tea. Holly said it was the best cup of tea that she has ever had.
2. As with everything, there are many differences in baby and child-rearing vocabulary between British English and American English. Diaper and Nappy. Pacifier and Dummy. Crib and Cot. Stroller and Pram. Onesie and Babygrow. But our favourite is: Peek-a-boo and Peep-o.
Peep-o! Peep-o!
Peek-a-boo! Peek-a-boo!
Lastly a few Valentines cookies which someone got up early yesterday to bake.
On the night of Valentines the whole family went to a Chopin piano concert at St James Piccadilly. Sebastian enjoyed it - he was in a state of deeeeeep concentration for most of the performance, and otherwise awake and alert and quiet which his parents and the entire church very much appreciated.
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