The next few journal entries will be brief as, unfortunately, I haven’t had the time to update much over the past couple of months.

I spent the few days before Christmas making last minute preparations.  We were all on a high as we’d already received the best Christmas present we could ever wish for, that being our beautiful, amazing Olivia.  I couldn’t want or need for anything else.

We all went over to James’ parent’s house for Christmas Eve and spent a lovely quiet Christmas Day at my parent’s.  The girls were very excited to open their presents but unfortunately, we had to wait for James to drive across the other side of town and back so that he could get our video camera which had been left there the night before!  The girls were very patient but their patience had a limit, especially when it came to opening their presents.  James finally returned home.  The girls tore open each of their presents which took quite some time as, yet again, Santa spoiled them rotten.  We will be having a word with Santa next year regarding the number of presents they receive.  I guess he figured that the girls deserved a little spoiling given what we’re going through with Olivia.  The girls were so excited and James and I were just so incredibly grateful to have our Oli with us.  I just can’t imagine ever facing another Christmas without her.  As far as I’m concerned, she’s here to stay and I will do everything in my power to ensure that she does.

We headed over to Mum and Dad’s for more presents and a beautiful Christmas lunch.  We all had a lovely time followed by a little siesta (nap) in the afternoon which could have had something to do with the sparkling wine (yes, I indulged a little this year – we had a lot to celebrate).  I don’t usually drink anymore so it only takes a glass for me to fall off my perch.  The girls had a great day.  We headed home in the evening but it was dark enough for us to check out a few houses decorated with Christmas lights.  We stopped to have a look at a couple of stunning houses.  The work and expense that has gone into these magnificent displays is amazing.  The girls were very impressed.

I am just going to touch on the next couple of weeks.