Maki is back home and I caught her smiling this afternoon!! She is very quiet (so far!) and just seems to wake up for a drink, then go back to sleep again. Nothing like her noisy sister Hana!!
A lot of people have been saying that Maki looks like me, so I thought I would compare us!! I could only find one old picture of when I was a baby, but check out the comparison below:
I think there is a resemblance!!
Some people have been asking us why we chose the name Maki. Well, after teaching here for over a decade I have heard a lot of Japanese names, and have always thought Maki was a very pretty name. Then, Mami found that we could use the character above, which is closely related to Hana’s character, and it just seemed a nice fit.
Middle names are not really used in Japan, but as Maki will have dual nationality, we thought she should have a middle name like her older sister Hana. We chose the name Joan as that was grandmother’s name. She was a very kind person, and I am sure she would be very happy to know Maki is named after her.
The nurses at Kato Hospital took excellent care of Mami and Maki, and we are very grateful to them.
Anyway, thank you for everyone’s kindness. We had a tough time last year, but we feel so lucky to be blessed with another child…………..
We are off work for a couple more weeks so I will keep this page regularly updated,
all the best,
Eddie
DElighted about Maki’s arrival—just hope she ONLY looks like her Dad!! If she has his temprement–then watch out–she will be a nightmare!!!! She looks so beautiful—then I thought Edward was a beautiful baby–indeed he was. To be fair Edward is still a fab son–just the few years in the middle, when he was so naughty, were stressful!!! Maybe she will decide to live the other side of the world then the circle is complete!!! Love to you all Mum xx
Congratulations!! She is beautiful… I am so happy for you guys!