Josephine 2nd March 2020

I don't know why, but I've been thinking about you a lot recently Eloise. I've had a good read through all the lovely memories that your Mum has posted on here and I know everybody misses you so very much. I'm pretty impressed with all the little things she remembers, well, I say little things, but as you're not with them side by side any more, these little things must feel like significant and cherished life memories now. It's reminded me that we should all appreciate the "little" things in life and be grateful for what time we have together. My time spent with you was so long ago now, 13-15yrs ago, so I'm afraid to say that it's harder for me to remember nowadays (middle-aged brain syndrome), but all your Mum's thoughts and photos brought your wonderful, funny, silly, caring, humourous character flooding back to me. What silly fun you, Kirsty and Reuben used to have with an abundance of imagination. All the games we played in the big living room or in the garden on warmer days, as well as endless hours spent on that swing in the garden. Your Mum reminded me how 'managerial' Kirsty could be and you'd always play along and remain totally chilled. How you used to enjoy going to Tick Tock sessions - sometimes you'd join in the singing, other times, you just wanted to snuggle in my lap, suck your thumb and watch on. The easiest child going! I don't have any plans to visit the UK for the moment, but the next time I do, I'll very much look forward to visiting your family and having a good catch up over plenty of cups of English tea to reminisce and to keep your memory alive. Xx