We are reaching the climax of the year 2002, and as it draws to a close I pause to reflect of the goings on in our country, the world as well as our own family. Lots of things have happened …

Solomon has grown so much this year it is hard to beleive that we were in the birthing room only 18months ago. He is a tall bub with lots of independence. He now can climb, say a few words, brush his own teeth with tooth paste put on his brush by himself, get himself in and out of his cot, unlock the doors, get a snack from the cupboard by himself, draw pictures (I will post some shortly), sing songs, dance, dial on the phone (He called 000 once this year). Throw a ball, chase dogs and birds, and only today taught himself to play the piano and climb a slippery dip, put a video on himself and press play, use the mouse properly on the computer, use the dvd player and go for a snooze when asked (although that is a little rare).

On a personal note I have felt quite uneasy about this world of ours that I have brought my son into. I sometime wonder if there will even be a future in this world. I hope so and with that we bring you our Christmas wishes.

Our Christmas wish is to bring peace to this world of ours that is in so much paranoia, terror  and turmoil. We wish all of those affected by the Bali bombing atrocity are comforted, if in a small way by the many strangers that have given so very generously of themselves. We wish all a very merry Chistmas and a happy new year in 2003 love Raphael, Lydia and Solomon.