We're Home.

And I've never been happier to say those words.

It's 6am on a Sunday morning and I've been awake since 3am because:
(a) I went to bed at 7:30 last night (after enduring the longest, most harrowing and exhausting 10 hours of my life)
(b) I have a sick child
(c) The gorgeous sun, who has been very much a stranger for the last 2 weeks, has greeted me with open arms.

So, since I'm up, I thought I'd might as well update this neglected li'l blog. (You are going to have to wait until I've had a chance to wade through our many pictures to get a picture update though).

But in the meantime, here are a few first reflections:

• Children are surprisingly adaptable. My little Ayla did so well with the constantly-changing circumstances that come with travelling.
• 2 weeks with virtually no sun exposure will make your tan fade. Completely.
• Europe is enchanting, even in the rain (it would have been nice to know what it looked like in the sunshine though... just for comparison sake. ;)
• Paris is a magical city. But I would never want to live there.
• No matter what, home is always the best place to be.

I'm looking forward to sharing pictures of our holiday with you soon!