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11th January 2015

One of the things I’ve appreciated most in the last 6 months is Facebook. It really has helped me feel connected to the world. That’s what happens when most of the people who care about you and the human you’ve made live 40 to 4,000 miles away. Here’s a run-down on what’s been happening around here for the past few months, as told through Facebook status updates and posts: June 27th – Isla Madelyn born 11:52, 27th June 2014, 7…

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Happy New Year, Baby

5th January 2015

Dear Isla, You are six months and a bit. You are my Monkey, my Strumpet, My Favourite Baby. The first time I held you, I told you you’d been here before. And there’s an old soul shining out of your bright blue-grey-silver eyes. On a somewhat related note, I’m sorry for thinking that milk-blister made you look like a tiny version of Nanny McPhee for your first few days. I take it back. And I promise that wasn’t the reason…

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The Hallowe'en Special

31st October 2014

Hallowe’en and teething has arrived at our house. Isla is just over 4 months. For her current trick, she grabs both her cheeks a la The Scream. Makes me laugh and cry all at once. Neil/Daddy carved a penguin for the monkey/pumpkin. It looked like this: We like books and penguins. And Penguin Books. We carved because we love. And this is Isla: She was thoroughly impressed with her outfit. Honest.…

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My Dear Girl

2nd July 2014

I promise I meant to post before this, but I suddenly got very busy making a beautiful human. Isla Madelyn, born a little early, but still via the sunroof, on June 27th. We are now home, enjoying cuddles and curry. More stories to follow.…

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