How this thing started
This is how 2005 kicked off for me. There was a lot of food on the table. It was New Year's Eve and Pablo's family in Madrid had prepared a dinner for History. I kept drinking water and secretly craving red wine. Everything was delicious and familiar. Except i knew my mum was spending the night alone out of pure obstinacy, and i couldn't help thinking about her all the time.

We were meant to show up at Dixie's for a bit but couldn't make it. On the last days of the year i felt weak, sick in my stomach and sometimes about to faint. That night was not different. The weakness has currently mutated into some sort of flu, taking away my voice and my entire energy. Also, for some reason, my early pregnancy sense of smell is very strong again, so i keep wanting to kill the cook at the bar downstairs from home... But i'm losing my story telling skills.

Arrived at home around two, sat on the sofa for a while, giggled out of exhaustion and slipped into bed. On January 1st we were up late and we experimented with our new coffee maker (xmas gift!), until we discovered the first day of 2005 was disguised as a spring afternoon. We took a walk around old Madrid and then went to see 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow': It's exactly like reading a comic.

Yesterday we spent the day cleaning the house and nursing my cold, while Liam kicked, tossed and turned, and i ironed the entire pile of clothes that had been threatened us for weeks. I feel so proud, i even blog about this. I know, i'm unbelievable. I cooked spinach cream and other delicatessen for lunch so the day ended with a tasty slice of pizza and an episode from The Sopranos.

Today, i woke up thinking about my sister, who turns 37 (yikes!) and is currently enjoying the Saint Lary slopes with the whole Mountain Family. My throat is begging for hot drinks and the biggest effort i've made all day is cook green beans and window shop for Baby.

And so the year has begun with homely activities, easy tasks and relaxation. I'm feeling homely. I've got the attitude, the flair and the eagerness. Now all i need is the home. Cross your fingers.