Olive.

07.12.16 - cuddles at mummy and daddy's.

Four weeks old. You! You little bundle of cuddles and big blue eyes and frowns, you're four weeks old.

Olive Bel, you've brought light to all our lives and we can't get enough of you. We know your mummy and daddy are tired and probably sick of us clamouring for photos and updates, but we can't help it. You're just so special.

In your short life, your mummy and daddy have taken you all over. You've met your big brother, best friend and fierce protector, Nacho the pug, you've made some friends and you've been out to see the Queen (at least, one of her houses). You've been to Costa coffee, the place I used to work and the place we all go to catch up and chat away while you snooze in our arms. You've been to baby sensory classes and you've been officially registered.

You've grown already, and you go through three baby-gros a day. That's okay, though, because we can't stop buying you clothes. Every time I see you, I fall more in love, and I can't wait until you have cousins to grow up with.

Olive, it's nearly Christmas! Last week, I bought you a decoration to hang on your tree for your first Christmas. It might not hang there in every year to come, but hopefully, it'll get tucked away in a little box of memories for you to go through when you have children of your own. Your mummy and daddy don't want us to spoil you for Christmas; you've got so many toys and clothes already. But there will be a bank account with your name on it, and we will build it for you as you grow, so one day, you can buy your own car, or go on your own adventure.

The day after you were born, I took pictures, real ones, and handed them out to your family. We carry you with us everywhere we go; you're our angel and the light of our lives, even when you wake mummy and daddy up, or won't drink all your milk, or won't go to sleep. Those big blue eyes - turning brown - are all we need to forget how tired we are and keep on loving you.

Keep being you, full of life and personality and curiosity and cuddles.

Your Auntie Emma.