Just a gentle reminder for the new year: take things one day at a time 🙂

Thinking of you today and hoping your day is a good one.

As the new year begins, I’m feeling grateful for family, for shared moments, and for all the little things that make life meaningful.

I hope this year brings growth, laughter, good health, and new memories for our family. And for you Ava, I hope it’s filled with confidence, kindness, and moments that make you proud of yourself.

Here’s to fresh starts, simple joys, and another year of learning and growing together.

Merry Christmas, Ava! I hope you enjoy this small Christmas message to listen to this season – press play to listen.

Dear Ava,

These were your favourite Christmas chocolates. I picked up a box and shared them with my friends at work this week, just to spread a little extra holiday cheer in your honour.

It felt good to share something you love and turn it into a small moment of kindness.

Love,

Tata ❤️

These two little elves always make the season feel extra magical. I picked them out just for Ava, and she gave them the perfect names – Jolly and Magicals. They bring so many smiles this time of year to the little ones.

This is our nativity scene. The stable was made by Dido, which makes it even more special. It’s a quiet reminder of family, tradition, and the meaning behind the season.

Little things like this are what make Christmas feel like Christmas 🎅🏻🎄

We put up our Christmas tree. It’s new, bigger, and taller than any we’ve had before. The whole room feels brighter and more festive, and it already makes the house feel like Christmas.

Enjoying a warm drink on this cold, snowy day … the perfect little comfort. Stay warm!

I just saw your report card, and I want you to know how incredibly proud I am of you. You worked hard, and it shows – amazing results in Geography and English, a very impressive mark in Math (you scored well above the class median – that’s a big accomplishment!) and solid effort in Religion.

I am so proud of you. You are trying, learning, and growing. I can see that you’re doing your best and showing up with a good heart – and you do that every single day.

Keep going, keep believing in yourself, and know that I’m always cheering for you.

Love always,
Tata

This past week, we celebrated two birthdays in our family. Here’s the cake from one of them … it was a sweet little moment in a busy week.

We also enjoyed the Santa Claus parade, which always brings out the holiday spirit.

We’re already looking forward to Christmas and all the fun that comes with it!