A bit of a rough night as Emily had me up twice; she's been sleeping well for ages so I have got used to an unbroken 7 hours or so. I think she is teething, and the new ones are visible through the gums now. I hope they hurry up, but wonder how it will affect her smile. I've got quite used to her big pair of 'rabbit' teeth as she's had only them for so many months now.
For the first time in ages we had no plans to meet anyone morning or afternoon, and I admit I felt at a bit of a loss. We just hung out at the local playground in the morning. The cherry petals were falling like a blizzard with every breath of air, and Emily squealed with delight as I toted her around on my hip and lunged to catch them as they fluttered down. There is a group of preschool kids that goes there most mornings, and they all know her name and call out to her now. Some even like to pet her, stroking her hair and patting her on the head. She loves to watch them play and to mingle with them, but is a bit nonplussed by their close attention.
The thermometer hit about 25C today. Early April, and already I feel uncomfortable! After just one taste I am hooked on a new pannacotta and raspberry icecream wafer sandwich. Not much chance of regaining my waistline with such treats available everywhere. We walked up to Shiba Koen park where Emily was a bit hit. A young couple were playing badminton and came over to see her. They were trying to show her how to hit the shuttlecock, though she preferred to put it on my head. A group of picnickers offered her some of their kids' rice crackers and I couldn't find the words to explain that it was too close to her teatime. However, she did actually eat all her meal despite the snack, thankfully. There was a riot of wild flowers near the temple, with vetch, speedwell and clover abounding. It did get me yearning for a country walk at home though.
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