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a day out

Crazy eye. One of the horses at the barn my s-i-l keeps her pony and miniature horse at. White mane and black tail. Gorgeous. We dropped O off with her Auntie for a cart and Poppy ride.

T and I enjoyed a coffee date minus the 3 year old. He's growing a beard for me... what a guy. I like the roughies, for a little while longer.

J was between us on the seat happy as can be.

Time for some beach action before heading home. Dang the wind was cold.

More coffee? 

thank-you

For your kind thoughts and surprise gifts.

what's yours is mine

Ophelia has adopted Julip's new doll as her own. She says the pink one is hers now and the brown one, J can have. Isn't that what older sisters do? Take advantage of their younger counterparts. I should know. I wasn't always the fairest of sisters and as my own younger sister likes to point out, not the nicest when we were younger. There might be some truth there. We are five years apart. Miles between us when we were kids but now we are closer than ever.  

sharing the love

Some photos taken the other day by a friend that I wanted to share. 

J is a squishy bundle of softness that I can't get enough of. Newborns are so floppy and I had forgotten all the facial movements they have. So far, she sleeps a heck of a lot but is slowly having more awake times during the day. My mom will be coming to see her for the first time this weekend. I can't wait to share the love.

O update

"I have brains in my arms."

"You be the lettuce monster..."

"I want man opera."

She's a completely different kid. It's all about the imaginary friends right now and make believe worlds. Monsters are real for her and I am not sure where the fear comes from. The hall light must be on and classical music playing at bedtime. She kisses Julip's head every chance she gets and yesterday, after a random request for cheesecake, I found traces of it in J's hair. One of her favorite things to do with her daddy is to watch music videos... here are a few of her faves: In This World & Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad by Moby; I Must Belong Somewhere by Bright Eyes; Chinese Translation by M.Ward.

out & about

 

Finally got myself out of the house. A beautiful day. Julip,  all snugly in the sling. It's a new thing for us. For some reason I only used a front carrier for O when she was a wee babe. I look forward to more outings like today and visits from family and friends over the next week. 

Thank-you so very much for all your kind words of congratulations. 

sisters

 

She loves her. Some buttons have been pushed for extra attention but for the most part Ophelia is adjusting well to having a new baby sister. I think the hardest part for her was understanding why her mommy wasn't able to go to the park or play like she used to. I was bound to my bed for the first few days of being home trying to heal the migraine headache I was suffering as a side affect from the anesthetic. Luckily, a trip back to hospital for a "patch" job was avoided with plenty of rest. I am feeling good today. The rain is coming down so I won't feel too bad for being cooped up in the house for another day. I am so enjoying our new little bundle. What a gift.

Her name is Julip

And she is just perfect.

have a happy Easter y'all

Peace out. 

Smallville made it.

two more sleeps

 

Ophelia and I spent the day together playing dress-up and baking banana bread. I rearranged her room and discovered a Snowy & Chinook CD we had never listened to. We fell asleep to it together in her bed for an unexpected afternoon snooze. 

I'm going to gather up all the good lucks and encouraging words from the past week and bring them with me Friday for the big day. Thank-you again.