T is for

Tissues, tears, transition, tired, truculent, tough day...

Little un definitely has a bug, she's got a sore throat and cough, she's fed up, confused, overtired and overwhelmed... we spent the day watching peppa pig, playing with books and building blocks, and took a tiny walk around the corner for a brief introduction to the crumblies... but our little smiler (whilst still being playful at times) has had lots of tearful fits today... She hasn't eaten a thing, and has only had milk...Attempts at bath time were so vehemently resisted that all we did was drop some toy boats in the bath to see them splash and then wipe her hands and face and put her in her PJs...

The bug is bad timing as it's making a stressful situation worse, but keeping the transition going longer is only adding to the tension and tiredness... So tomorrow she moves in properly.  Whilst today has been tricky and we do feel a bit demoralised, we're still utterly delighted that the big day has finally arrived... I think we're in for a bumpy ride over the next few weeks and months,  but the only way that we're going to become a proper family is by being together. 

We already love little un, we've had chance to see her at her happy best, and also when she's not on top form and we love both versions, so we'll just have to keep proving we love her until she feels comfortable and properly at home with us...