Life is good.

Emilia is doing wonderfully. Her nights are gradually getting longer and her days more exciting as she discovers and interacts with the world around her.

Martin has finally finished a particularly difficult CGA course and has two weeks off before starting one that will be much less taxing.

I have a mere 21 lbs. left to lose. Now, you're probably thinking that's a lot, and it is. But bear in mind that I gained 63 lbs. over the course of an otherwise textbook pregnancy. Crazy, I know.

And finally, we have new friends. A young, professional couple with a baby boy just two weeks younger than Emilia and a canine companion for Nalli.

Life is good.