new year

a new year. no baby yet. this household is moving softly and quietly in slow motion. it's almost like sleep walking. late rising. shuffled meal prep and eating. walks are at a 3 year old pace that is slightly faster than her very pregnant mum's pace. lots of stories read in muffled tones. everyone waiting. my daughter shifts her body or groans or gets up quickly in the middle of the night and we all become alert and expectant. a household on hold...