The weather here has suddenly turned cold, bloody freezing in fact. That first harsh chill of winter always finds me perturbed and fearful, retreating to the security of my duvet. Without warning I'm overcome with the need to hibernate and simply waking up becomes a real trial of endurance.
And so the long haul begins..... I hate the thought of wishing my life away, but so often it seems the way, wishing it were the weekend, wishing it were Spring, it's a terrible state of affairs, as if time doesn't go fast enough as it is! I can hardly believe it is nearly Christmas, now their is a depressing thought.
On a brighter note, my good friend Sarah gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on Halloween. I went to see her in the hospital yesterday and what a cutey! My maternal instincts haven't really kicked in yet, whether they ever will I don't know, but when you look into the eyes of a newborn baby and see that little life shining back at you, you just melt. Such a beautiful little thing.
Everybody, I'd like you to meet Emily Rose...


To my new little friend,
May your life be charmed and joyful and may you be as cherished everyday of your long and happy life as you are today.