It was my birthday yesterday and its not one I would like to remember (perhaps a bit dramatic). I had an appointment to take Ruby for her casts (she has severe talapes / clubfeet). I have had all the literature and knew what was going to happen but I just wasn't prepared for the gut wrenching crying. It tore right through me and I came home and spent the rest of the day in tears.

The casts are really heavy. I'm sure they must be about as heavy as she is. She is not particularly comfortable but is getting used to them (and so am I).

Laith has been busy. Just busy doing stuff around the house and for not much reason. Today he blitzed the house and tidied madly (of course I was suspicious) He then disappeared and came home with Laila's cousins who have come to visit for the weekend. One of them we hadn't seen since Laila was 3 months old. It was such a fantastic surprise but I think there is more to come tomorrow. Laith is renowned for surprising me. He is brilliant. I will let you know and post a few pics.