Where has the year gone??

Oh my goodness, this time last year I was big and uncomfortable. Joshua arrived 1 year ago next Monday. He has one week left of being an under one - and getting into the soft play area for free!

What a whirlwind year. Joshua has spent half his life in Africa and half in the UK. I am definitely finding it easier to be a mum in the UK. SO much more to do and less insects to worry about, but then having to put clothes on him is a bit of a hassle.

He is such a blessing to our family. It has been a hard transition especially for Alex in the last few months but Joshua brings so much joy and laughter. He is almost walking, he is very happy to walk around holding your hand and occasionally I can get him to take a few tentative steps on his own. I find it amazing to watch him grow and learn and change.

Some normality

We have been back in our house just over a month and we are feeling some sense of normalilty, Alex has been having meetings with the MoD (his old employer) for the last couple of days and is due to return near the end of the month. He is not full of the joys of spring about this, but I have reassured him that he will have food and a smiley baby to return to. So as these photos prove it life is ok.

Joshua has been crawling for 2 months and is almost walking - all very exciting...

..... and he is pretty happy about it as well

Bath time - all the better for bubbles

The snow - as Alex says, 'cold without snow is not really worth it.'