3 Years!

Hello my lovelies! 

Yesterday me and my partner, Daryl, celebrated being together for 3 years. I must admit it seems to have gone by so quickly considering what we have managed to achieve in those 3 years. So I thought I'd make a little post about all the achievements/ things we have done that have made it so lovely! (Not in any particular order).

• I introduced Daryl to my daughter, Keira, when she was 20 months old and he has been a solid part of her life ever since. Keira was always a shy child but she took to Daryl like she had known him for ever, which made me a little tearful to be honest :').
• We moved into our first flat together. He moved quite a while away from his family and friends so I could stay close to mine which I have always been grateful for.
• We got engaged! It wasn't the most romantic setting but the complete surprise of him 'popping the question' was enough to put a smile across my face.
• We moved into a bigger house, which was lovely. It was huge! I could still happily be there now however we moved again! 
• We moved for a third time when we were offered a flat owned by the Housing Association which meant the rent was SO much cheaper, so we took it and named it Castle Clarke.
• We celebrated Keira's 2nd, 3rd and 4th birthday together as a family. I've enjoyed being able to give her a proper family unit where everyone is happy.
• I met Daryl's family and they instantly accepted me and Keira like we were one of their own. It was lovely and a big of a shock (considering how we were treated by other families, not going into details about that).
• We took our first trip to the seaside with my parents. It was an amazing day. Keira wouldn't stop smiling and I finally got to walk along the beach holding hands with my partner (cute romantic film moment, achieved!). 
• Daryl managed to start his own business! I'm extremely proud of him for working so hard and going after what he wanted to do. 

And those are just a few of the main things that have happened over the last 3 years. (Not mentioning the fact we are expecting a little one at the end of this year). I hope to have many more happy memories with him and our little family. 

^from just after I introduced Keira^

^Keira's second birthday^

^picnic in the woods^

Until next time my lovelies.