The sounds of the morning

A big day yesterday celebrating Poppy's 60th birthday, out to dinner, and then off to Alexis' 30th birthday. So a very late night had by all. 

But it's morning, and despite minimal sleep the sounds that now fill our days are here. 

Little chatting sounds, spit bubbles being blown, rolling and attempts to crawl from mummy to daddy. Mama stands you up and your face lights up showing your dimples and the sparkle in your eyes. 

There is no sign of a sleep-in now. But Mama still attempts to sneak in a few more moments of closed eyes as you play with Daddy.

But even with my eyes closed I can hear Daddy say to you "let's just have a nice snuggle for a little while. No need to keep kicking and swinging your arms around. No need to pinch necks. No need to smack daddy in the face". All the while the little giggles and squarks continue.

Luckily your delight at the new day is infectious, it's enough to get us out of bed to play, just as you have been insisting. And the excitement of the big day ahead helps us spring into action, and make a huge cup of coffee!