Slugs and snails and puppy dog tails

A friend of my heart had a baby on November 22nd. Ujaan. A bouncing baby boy, three and a half kilos, tall and slender, with dark hair, wide-open eyes, clenched fist and assertive voice. When I heard the news, I was so excited! I hadn't quite realised beforehand how it would hit me.

Today I heard his voice for the first time... my goodness. I wonder how it will be to see him. I can't wait.