Our first Christmas as a family saw us awake at 8am, all three of us. I had put stockings at the foot of the beds/cot on Christmas eve so that it would feel extra special. (Its been a looong time since ive done this.) The amount of gifts Elwen recieved led to there being two giant sacks filled with the main loot and a near endless stream of parcels scattered around them, supporting acts to the headline event.
I opened my mug first, a gift from my daughter which had a photograph of her precious face on it, and soon we were diving into her presents. And eventhough Elwen was only three months, she was aware of what was happening and watched as we unwrapped one gift after another. This actually took two sittings, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, such was the amount of stuff Santa had to bring down the chimney.
Saturday 25 December 2010
Thursday 9 December 2010
The First Christmas
Christmas 2010 is going to be one of the most special Christmasses of our lives because it is Elwen's FIRST and so we obviously aim to make it one of the best. Our daughter will only be four months old so of course won't remember it when she's older, but through me creating this blog she will remember much more than most children will do.
Im still thrilled that when im long gone, this site will be still be here, floating around the internet super highway like a diary filled with memories, thoughts and pictures. Speaking of pictures, heres one I made yesterday.
The first Christmas countdown
After a couple of years trying to ignore Christmas (due in part to my mothers passing and also becoming cynical and jaded over the whole 'jolly' time) im even beginning to enjoy it again. The carols, decorations, yada yada yada. And its all thanks to my beloved Elwen. She has brought the magic back into, not just the Silly Season but of course to my life as a whole.
Im still thrilled that when im long gone, this site will be still be here, floating around the internet super highway like a diary filled with memories, thoughts and pictures. Speaking of pictures, heres one I made yesterday.
The first Christmas countdown
After a couple of years trying to ignore Christmas (due in part to my mothers passing and also becoming cynical and jaded over the whole 'jolly' time) im even beginning to enjoy it again. The carols, decorations, yada yada yada. And its all thanks to my beloved Elwen. She has brought the magic back into, not just the Silly Season but of course to my life as a whole.
Immunisation Jabs
Our three month old daughter Elwen Maya has just returned from having her 12 week immunisation injections (for Men C, DTap, IPV and Hib) at the surgery. One in each leg and im happy to report she wasn't the least bit bothered by it, just like she wasn't with her eight week injections four weeks back.
Elwen has definately inherited her Dadi's oxen-like toughness. But to be honest tough or not, I hate it when she has to have these jabs. I know the nurse is only doing the best for my daughter but its unnatural to watch a stranger stick pins into a twelve week old baby. Daft I know, the injections are for Elwen's well being but I cant help being the over protective Dadi.
Elwen has definately inherited her Dadi's oxen-like toughness. But to be honest tough or not, I hate it when she has to have these jabs. I know the nurse is only doing the best for my daughter but its unnatural to watch a stranger stick pins into a twelve week old baby. Daft I know, the injections are for Elwen's well being but I cant help being the over protective Dadi.
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