@_foodissoyum it has made it more like a diary and gives it something extra.
But for you it might be easier to speed up the story without the dates. You could skip time better.
Maybe still do dates, but only months and/or do special dates like Christmas, New Year, Valentines ect.
What ever works for you!
Ps. Can't wait for the Christmas chapter! You have promise there will be a puppy, kitten or a pony there for Lux :) Her first real Christmas just must be special!