At bed time Olivia, 2 years old, was reading a picture book about Topsy and Time's birthday party.
Suddenly she said: My birthday is coming soon.
Mummy: Yes you will be 3 years old next month and Mummy is organising a birthday party for you.
Olivia:Yes (and very happy).
Mummy: who do you want to invite?
Olivia: Holly Rushton.
Mummy (amazed that she could say both first and second names so clearly): who else?
Olivia: Emily, Kaven, Harriet...
Mummy: That's a long list...
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