Mira Matar

I typically wake up in the morning whilst you and Mum are still sleeping. Admittedly, that doesn't account for the wake-ups (and broken sleep) that occur during the night hours. In any event, I typically step outdoors for a little light'n'air. Hanging from the pair tree this morning was gorgeous metaphor  I called the pairing "with you to the end". The pair of pears symbolized to me the commitment to someone for life, and the desire to both be & leave jointly. The morning walk, after you wake up & we do our rituals, has begun to see you becoming more proactive. One manifestation of this is the way you incline your body forward, in the direction that you desire we move.  Upon returning, we once again found lovely fresh berries gifted to you. Have you heard of a miswak? ' It's a form of toothbrush. And it looks like what you have in your mouth! What you actually have though, is a cinnamon stick! Wishing you and your sister many joyful explorations I ...

I got off a call an hour ago with an entrepreneur founder-CEO and a entrepreneur who provides investment & advisory services  A takeaway shared during that call was related to what gives joy. Feyzi noted the evolution of what gave and gives (a serial entrepreneur buddy of his) joy: "I used to get joy from 'I did it'. Then it was from 'We did it'. Now it's from 'They did it'." You facilitated your own little 'they did it' moment today. How?  By giving a neighbour meat and bones for her dog.  Later, back at home in the yard... The Cleopatra pose;  adapted into an outdoor yoga move. Spoon as a neck rest? ...after having seen you attempt to use it a little earlier as a makeshift straw! Spoilt today, as we were tantalized by what Mum came up with for dinner.  Her version of Thai cuisine was the best! It is interesting to reflect on where this world is going. Wishing you and your sister lots of mouthwatering culinary experiences, and many upl...

Before you go to sleep each night, good night is said to lots of objects; including some artworks of cats, flowers, and dogs. One more piece was added to the collection today; in the form of a painting; of dogs. Not just any dogs. Rather, your two much-loved (soft toy) dogs were memorialized and 'brought to life'. Thanks Larisa. This gift, the artwork extended the birthday celebration by yet another day. ..the soft toys ...the gift Earlier this morning, when on our little.walk, kids at a nearby preschool responded to our approaching the fence. They engaged with you proactively. Later in the day, your hand was out for others. Not only did you manage to feed your grandma & I You fed a doll! As you and your sister explore this world, Know that we are here for you. 💕💕💕

Reflecting on the last 72 hours is more like reflecting on an Indian wedding, in every possible sense, rather than reflecting on a birthday; also in every possible sense! Mum's close friends came around, stayed, and played. Today you got to spend time at, and take your first dip into, Lake Jubilee. ..Just-woken-up eyes ...off we go ... Grandma joins us ...a fox like dog ... breakfast  ...the you view  ...out for errands ...catching something together ....sharing the joy whilst shopping ...Mum and her buddies (Aunts Aya and Oksana) ...Us ...with Mum's crew ...first touch of Lake Jubilee  ...the glow ...the ladies ...3 generationd ...little lady you ...a dip with Mum Life is special; if you choose it to be so . With you and your sister, life has become far more precious and meaningful. Thank you both. 💕💕💕

With the exception of your maternal grandmother, family visitors joined today. So too a couple of Mum's friends. We began the day as per plan: appreciation pray, fresh air and movement, and a check on what is fresh & growing  Apples from the garden were requested; and devoured. Mummy's friends came over! There was even help in setting up bits and pieces. Full house fills the inner house too. Outdoors, some guests chilled... ... , Others got more active Mum with her Mum & Aunt Photo bombing Your maternal uncle joins The grandma baked cake Us... Shared times continue A snack before bathing... The outdoors at their best. Good times. Both had and made. Wishing you and your sister the best of times; including many shared ones. 💕💕💕