Eloise at 4 months.

The months are just flying by and after what has felt like an early and long winter, the first signs of spring are here. The days are mild and sunny, while the nights are finally just warm enough not to have to use the heaters.

Eloise is growing quickly. She feels bigger but slightly finer than Hugo was. Her hands and feet are more slender than Hugo's paws. Her little face starts smiling every time we make eye contact. She is completely besotted with us and Hugo. Quite often, I'll just be busy doing something and when I turn around to look at her, I find her staring intently at me. As soon as our eyes lock, her face breaks into a big smile and often a little squeal.

She is loud, whether she is happy or disgruntled. We caught the train the other day and for the whole trip, she entertained the whole carriage with every possible sound.

Her eyes are still blue and her hair is a light brown so far. She doesn't love being on her back, much preferring to be held sitting up to look around. She still sleeps in the carrier for most naps although sometimes in the pram at the park, and at night, she calmly nurses throughout the night. We are all rested, happy and enjoying the wonderful weather again.

Spring has sprung!