I hope you'll forgive me as well. I ought to have checked in on you sooner after the twins' arrival. How are the girls taking to them? Have you recovered from birthing two? Eleanora came over a year ago and I still cannot fathom experiencing that again any time soon, much as I'd like to grow our family. I only fear the sickness that consumed me for the duration of my pregnancy.

We're all well! Mr. Crouch and I are planning a visit to Egypt in the new year. We'll be bringing Eleanora, of course. She's much too young to be left behind and I doubt Mr. Crouch would be comfortable with that even if I were. She's a little darling, finally walking and beginning to speak. If you would like to visit with us here while your house is set up we can plan a small luncheon. Or we can wait until you're more settled. Moving sounds like an overwhelming task, but I don't think we ever discussed what prompted it? I thought you enjoyed your little cottage.

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beautiful set by mj