Jacob has always had a favourite toy called Blankie.  He cuddles him when going to sleep and had always resisted having him washed.  He was very dirty and so he was put in the washing machine.  We never expected this reaction, he sat and watched him all the time he was in there.

Gary and Jacob drove down to Peranporth where 14+ youngsters are allowed to drive a car.  I joined them and went with Jacob for one hour.  He did not need any instruction, he just gets on with it.  He touched 50mph on the back straight.