Mira Matar

We stepped out this morning, Ostensibly to add to the water reserves. But it was flowers (for You, Your Mum, and Your Sister) that we really stepped out. 😊 It was International Women's Day, after all. You got yours. Mum got hers. Full stop on the topic of flowers. ... We stepped out again, mid-afternoon this time, and AK savoured the sunshine The two of you made for indoor sunshine, and marvellous fun-shine, in the wind-down to sleep time. Not quite traditional wind-down, You created your own joint pick-a-boo session. 💖💖💖 Omran Matar Dad

The real-time look. With Playschool playing. The aftermath. Of playtime with blueberries. 💖💖💖 Omran Matar  Dad

Savouring yet another round of home made dessert... Something between a chocolate meringue and chocolate souffle.. Irresistible! Mum captured a magic moment.. Making the most of an unusually warm day for this time of the year. And especially, given the sunshine. 💖💖💖 Omran Matar  Dad

My mother is your grandmother. One of two grandmothers that you have. Grandmother Barihan is a real life treasure. And a treasure chest, of love. Here's the little note that she received from our end (in a group chat with my siblings) this morning; before we called. "It is impossible to overestimate the importance of a mother. Especially in the earliest years of life. It is incredibly good fortune to get an attentive, responsive, and positive mother in your life. That incredibly good fortune was gifted to us. Happy Birthday Mum! 🎈🎈🎈  Wishing you good health, and peace of mind. It is a daily highlight to hear your voice and see your face daily. Whether for a minute or for 20 of them, you are a source of life energy like no other. ❤️❤️❤️" ... The first call from us, with the first rendition of Happy Birthday, was made by just you and I. A little later, once everyone was up, we did a retake. Your grandma was visibly happy. Back here at the ranch, my beanie became your bea...

Minnie mouse meets princess. Musical moments. Frisbee in the cold. Sparkling in the cold. 💖💖💖 Omran Matar  Dad

Mandarin beauty. Hello there. Looking for me? Mine. No. Mine. And so on. 💖💖💖 Omran Matar  Dad

Air time. Flair time. Fly time. ... Thank you kids. 💖💖💖 Omran Matar  Dad

The morning opened with a delightful call. Your cousin Noor was enjoyed a day in the city, with close friends and with her parents (your Uncle Walid and Aunt Leila). You did a lovely rendition of Happy Birthday (and it was even in English!). Noor is a special young lady. A great human being to have in your life. Much gratitude! A lion was found trekking around, post breakfast. Someone decided to take advantage of the puddles; post melting of recent snowfall. Then onto a nearby playground. Mum and AK joined us. A fam bam moment. And another. And another. 💖💖💖 Omran Matar  Dad