Shell--you did it again, you made a nice big post but then didn't update us on you!
How are you and Freya doing? How was her first holidays?
Oops!
i was so busy catching up with you all, that i forgot to update you on me and Freya!
So, we had a lovely first Christmas and New Year together. my OH had 10 days off work over the holiday season, so we had some lovely family time. OH bonded with Freya even more, and they love eachother to bits. Freya loves to sit on OHs knee and babble away to him, giving him big gummy smiles. she also loves it when OH gives her a foot massage! lol.
On Xmas Eve, my Dad, Stepmum, Gran, and 2 younger brothers visited in the morning. then my Mum and Stepdad visited in the evening. It was nice to see them all and swap gifts.
On Xmas Day, we spent the whole day, just the 3 of us. We woke up early and opened our presents in our pyjamas. Then I cooked our 3 course Christmas dinner, while OH played with Freya. Then in the evening, Freya slept, while OH and I played on the X Box Kinect. But as the witch was here (uninvited) and I also had a cold sore on my lip, there was no intimacy with the OH at all. boohoo.
On Boxing Day, we went to visit my in-laws. MIL and FIL were there, as well as BIL and his pregnant girlfriend. It was really lovely, and we swapped more gifts.
The week between Christmas and New Year was spent relaxing at home, enjoying family time just the 3 of us. although on one of the days, me and OH went out together without Freya for the first time!! we went to the races (horseracing) with BIL and his gf, while my stepmum babysat. we were only gone for 4 hours, and Freya was absolutely fine. but it was lovely to go out and just be "adults", rather than "parents", IYSWIM?
New Years Eve, we went to a houseparty at OHs uncle's house. There were over 20 of OHs family there - including MIL, BIL, his GF, and lots of OH's aunts, uncles and cousins. It was a really great family affair, with food, drink and laughter. and we all gathered together and midnight to celebrate, with lots of hugs and kisses. Freya usually goes to sleep at 8pm, but she stayed awake all evening! she saw the New Year in with us all, and finally fell asleep sitting bolt upright at 12.15am! she was exhausted!
OH is now back at work, but Freya and I are keeping ourselves busy by meeting friends and family for lunch or coffee, and going for nice walks together to get fresh air and exercise. But we are looking forward to the next time OH has annual leave from work!
In other news - Freya is teething. she has been for 3 weeks now! early, I know, she is not even 3 months old yet! she is in a lot of pain, and needs bonjela applying to her gums regularly throughout the day. poor little lamb. also, she has her first jabs scheduled for next thursday. im so nervous for her.
I am in love with my amazing little girl! she is so beautiful, funny and bright! I just love spending time with her every day, and cant imagine going back to work and leaving her.
Wow, so sorry for the essay! its like war and peace!
xx