A fox!

The day continued to be focused on the fox, and following the request to make a top of some sort M went and got out my sewing machine (I had agreed).  Using M's waistcoat from our Tudor outfits as a pattern, I managed to come up with something acceptable.  The costume still isn't entirely finished apparently, but M will be making any more bits she needs I think.

M the fox with Mr Fox.

In other news, we have talked about the girls helping a bit more around the house.  At the moment they are expected to keep the playroom tidy and since we have pointed out that if they can't keep it tidy then getting rats will not be an option, because they wouldn't be able to get them out of their cage and that wouldn't be fair on the rats, they have been doing a much better job.  They also have to tidy and clean (hoover and wipe surfaces) their own bedrooms once a month.  Other than that they are pretty good at clearing up spills they may have and tidying their things away after meals and helping out when asked, but apart from their rooms they don't have any particular chores.  Today I suggested they might like to help out a bit more and asked if they'd like to choose a job to do.  K immediately said she'd do the hoovering, and M is going to keep the kitchen table clear and clean.  I pointed out that K's job is much bigger, but she only needs to do it once a week generally, but M will need to do hers daily.  So anyway, we'll see how it goes.