A pocket of my life

To Lilly,  This week marks the last full week of you being at primary school, take it all in, enjoy these last few days  and makes some lovely memories to leave with. Me and your Dad are emensely proud of you and who you have become. It only feels like yesterday when you started, we were sat on the sofa watching 'time for school' to prepare you. We made a treasure box to take which bits and bobs in and took you up to the door on your first day. You have smashed every year and taken each hurdle as it came (including home learning during covid). I know both mine and your emotions are high and I know that you are excited for your next chapter but I also know that you will feel sad and grieve this part of your life being over. The friends that you will leave behind will make space for new ones but will never be forgotten and I am grateful that you will still be able to contact them which we never had. Have the best week, enjoy prom and your graduation and remember that we love you...

To Olivia, my lockdown baby, The past 2 years have really flown by and I can't believe that we are preparing for your second birthday already. This time 2 years ago was your official due date but you kept us waiting for a few days longer, I didn't mind, it was nice to know you were safe and comfy in my belly.  I feel so lost with how fast you have grown, how many words you say, and what you can do for yourself, it really does make my smile but feel broken at the same time. I know you are going to do amazing things, you are caring, happy and full of beans. I just want to let you know that you are one amazing girl who makes me so happy, I hope you enjoy your birthday, me, Daddy and Lilly love you loads. Love you Mummy x Victoria   

To Lilly, I just wanted to say a huge Happy belated 9th birthday to our beautiful girl, you are truly one of a kind. I still can't quite believe that you are turning 9, I still remember the day you came, how small you were and how scared I was. You are kind, funny, clever and always put others before yourself which makes you such an amazing person to know. You make us proud every day and for that I am grateful.  I hope that you have had the best birthday possible and that you enjoyed your day, even though you had to go to school. We have some many more memories to make over the year and I can't wait to see the person you become, just slow down a little though! All My love       Mummy xx