So, our little Nina has just celebrated her second birthday! It was a lovely day and I hope Nina felt loved and celebrated. She's at the age where she is beginning to understand birthdays but really a birthday just equals cake! Why not?!? That's half the fun isn't it?
On a personal note I have found myself rather teary leading up to and following her birthday ... she is no longer a baby but becoming a little girl. I also felt sad that I might never carry a child again. I was reminded of the morning she was born in all her pinky perfection, rosebud lips and dark, dark hair. And then bringing her back to her home where she belonged to bask in the warmth and love reserved for Nina alone. I wish I could hold her close as a wee baby for much longer than I have but it seems she has already traveled twice around the sun ... time keeps ticking.
(the day before Nina was born)
I want to say be strong and courageous and compassionate as you go forward little Nin ... we look forward to another years journey with you. What words of wisdom would you offer to a little girl Emi? ... xx
