With reluctance, I forced myself to go to Shinjuku in the afternoon as I needed a few things and that is the only shopping area I know at all well. I didn't want to take Emily somewhere where I knew there was no scope for crawling and playing, but figured one day wouldn't hurt. Though it had rained the day before, the ground looked quite dry, so I decided to take her to Shinjuku Gyoen first for a crawl on the grass. My plan was thwarted though, as the park was closed (normally closes on Mondays but if a public holiday it closes Tuesday instead). I really must remember this closure policy before I set out anywhere.
I managed to get most of the things I went for, but Emily did get a bit fretful towards the end. She was temporarily cheered up by all the Christmas trees for sale in Tokyu Hands. After years of being a bit of a humbug around the festive season, I find my enthusiasm renewed now we have her to remind us of the more delightful aspects. I think I'll get a tree and put it out on the balcony (a one-year-old and a decorated tree do not mix well, methinks).
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