shabba emerging from jet lag and social whirl again, to read this happy resolution of the Sunflowers print, and your words from Matt. Such a wise young man. He has many fantastic phrases which can truly guide a life.
myfive I am also happy to be a tigermum for you alongside amazing (also secretly impressed with the idea of a tigermum bossy bra!) Your plans for Dexter's birthday sound lovely - and yes, so important for the whole family.
With regards to the "how many children?" question, I get it all out there straightaway if I am asked "I have two children, but my first child, Mia, died totally unexpectedly at the age of 13 months in October 2011. We miss her every day." But I don't volunteer the information - it's only in response to a direct question. As Finn moves into various activity groups, I am being asked this question quite a bit, so it's good to have something ready.
chip so relieved to hear that DS4 doesn't have anything seriously wrong with his optic nerve. Of course, it would be better if nothing was wrong at all, but I can imagine how your mind was racing with worry... I guess we all go to the worst case scenario now, and are grateful when it is not. Hmm. Not sure that this makes sense - probably still jet lagged!
Having a lovely time catching up with friends and family. Busy and tiring, but I am conscious that how much they all love me, and how helpless and distant they felt when Mia died. Tomorrow, my DM is having an afternoon tea to show off her grandson, and I want to thank all her friends for their support of her, but I also want to publicly thank both my DPs for their unconditional love for us - it can often be too easy not to say these important things, and take them for granted. I will probably cry, and so will they, but I do want them to know how very grateful I am, and somehow, saying this in front of their friends, makes it more meaningful.