What a Difference a Year Makes

Merikukka, Fanni, Eelis and Minttu with Mums Taija, Jenni and Maikku 2012

One of the great things in Somero for new Mums is that you have the chance to be put in a group with others who have had babies at around the same time as you. Some of these groups meet a few times and then perhaps stop, but ours has continued for a year now. Maikku is Mum to Eelis, Jenni to Fanni, Taija is Mum to Merikukka and Teija (not in these pictures) is Minea's Mum.

Minttu, Eelis, Merikukka and Fanni with their Mums 2013

The first picture above was taken in January 2012, when they were all around 4-6 months old, and now a year later you can see that they are all fast turning into little people. They all have a few words now. Between then they can say äiti (mummy), loppu (finished) anna (give), tämä (this), kukka (flower) and of course the all-time favourite which is kakka (poo). They are all walking, all sit at the table and all are very sure that they know what they want! For now things are still fairly peaceful when they meet. (Minttu hasn't even bitten any of her friends yet, which she does not hesitate from doing with her two brothers, and believe me, she has sharp teeth). Let's see if it is still as peaceful when they turn two.....

Many things have changed since we first met up a year ago... including the fact that there are two more babies on the way within the next few weeks. But the one thing which remains the same is that taking a decent photo of four children under two remains a very difficult task. I tried several times this evening, but this was the best I could manage. Perhaps we will manage to get a decent one when they all about ten.

Still, let us hope that this club is the start of lifelong friendships for these little ones and that life brings them all much happiness. I'll keep you posted on how they all develop. Meanwhile thank you to Jenni for being our host today. Minttu and I look forward to seeing you all again soon!