Mira Matar

The spirit of giving. The spirit of hope. May these spirits always be overflowing inside of yours and your sister's souls. ❤❤❤ PS... Someone who carries the generosity spirit on his proverbial sleeve is one of today's birthday boy. Your Uncle Coyne. As I write, his and Aunt Eky's home is hosting at least five full families on New Year's Eve! Someone who carries the spirit of hope is the other birthday boy; your maternal grandfather Andrei!

Always ready to lift up,  both you and your sister. Always ready to carry, both you and your sister. Since the dates, when you were both born. ❤❤❤

Typically we'll speak of, and hear others speak of, sunrise as the first light of the day. However in your case, it was the rays from your friendly owl. Smiles induced. Tranquility ensued. Early evening, whilst not home, I got a call. Our family friends mentioned they wanted to come by. Welcome! Hoping that you and your sister continue to glow. Hoping that you both shine, in the ways that you personally aspire to. ❤❤❤

One of your first words today was: "banana"! Fortunately, we were prepared for just that. As per your generous self, You requested that we make sure to feed the koalas! Energized, as we were off on our morning stroll! Back on the arms a little later. Winding down, as dinner itself does the same. Hoping that you and your sister shape out lives that allow for your needs to be met. I hope that you have your life organized such that you can give to others too. Here for you both. ❤❤❤

Even if it were only breakfast together, It would make for a beautiful day. Watching you consume your meal, Consumes me with joy. The earliest years with you and your sister, Are priceless moments, For which I will am eternally grateful. ❤❤❤

The Brando look of a morning. Opening layer one of the Matrioshka doll. Nothing like a bit of flight back and forth. The stillness, with the movement. The freedom. Your maternal grandma brought joy, with her presence for half a day. Wholesome beauty, of the full moon. Standing outside the front door. Building with Mum. Striving for great heights! If life was a crown.. You and your sister, are the jewels in that crown. ❤❤❤

Who started the day off with a raspberry/avocado/banana smoothie today? Correct! Morning calls were enjoyed with... Your Grandma Barihan. Your Uncle Walid. His home-grown tomatoes. Your cousins Maysoun, Noor and Lina. Tracy and her kangaroos. 'Uncle' George  Evening time, we were off to a Christmas dinner at your great-aunt's place. Quite the tree! Lovely table set.  Set for sensations on all levels. The lights were turned down. A little ride for you, before we had to take off ourselves. Wishing you and your sister, places to be received and warmly supported. Always. Throughout your lives. ❤❤❤

It was a fun reason to dress up first thing this morning. We both had reindeers on our tops. I also tried to recreate your cheeks, using my own... The result was not nearly as gorgeous as yours! Fun continued in the early evening as we went into the city centre to see how it's been adorned for the Christmas and New Year period. One big Christmas tree. Another one! You were flying high! Even moreso were the birds swarming around and staying atop the cathedral. The swarms were magnificent. Not all sweet offerings were able to be rejected. After Mum got her pastry, you didn't articulate her thoughts. But your eyes did! Waves of lights. Back.to the first tree. Tree number three. With it's own luminous poncho! Food was called for after all the to and fro. You were quite literally buckled up, in preparation. With a makeshift bib, you were ready to go. Mum and I lapped up your presence. And then these arrived. And began being lapped up. Including by you! We shared some spicy tea w