Belated Greetings.

Friends, what a blur the last month has been.  I've been so utterly absorbed with baby V that all celebrations and festivities took a back seat.  We did, of course, have a lovely time, with twinkly tree lights, lots of prezzies (I got a fancy coffee maker, huzzah!) and a delicious Christmas dinner.  We stayed up to ring in the New Year with a glass of fizz and kisses all round.  It just wasn't quite the same as previous years.

I'm not for one second complaining, because I couldn't imagine things being any other way.  Everyone tells you how fast they grow up and it's true, which makes my heart both happy and sad.  At just about 10 weeks old, V is smiling like a trooper and chatting away like no-one's business. I can't believe how much she is changing and growing, right before my eyes.  She's even growing out of (and into) her clothes, which were all much too big just a few short weeks ago.  Yikes!

{Ahh, that face gets me every time!}

There's nothing quite like having her grin at me when she sees me, or hear her coo back when I speak.  We have nonsense conversations and they are the highlights of my day.  It's so exciting to watch her develop, even though it feels like it's all happening much too fast.  Seeing her transform from a tiny newborn to a lively, wriggly infant is extraordinary and absolutely worth ignoring other things for.  After all, she won't be this small forever.

So I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas and that the New Year brings you everything you wish for.  I hope that time passes a little more slowly so that all the good moments last longer.  And I hope for every day to be a happy one!

Love, K.