8am and its midday

So here is a sure sign that I was at a birth EARLY this morning:

Starbucks.  Blech!  I don't really like their coffee, but at 5am it was all that was available.  A soy chai did quite nicely actually.  Another sweet birth for the books.  What was particularly touching about this one was that the birthing mother had her sister there for support (her husband too).  I never had a sister (a crazy but wonderful younger brother instead)...and I am intrigued by the dynamics of female siblings.  Because I have three girls I often wonder how they will interact as adults. Will Emma be there to encourage her younger sisters during their labors?  Will they desire the comfort of each other's familiarity in a moment such as that?  I hope so.

So, already things are moving right along, in fact- I cannot believe that it is only 8am. It already feels like midday.

(aren't these great?  we found them at the thrift store yesterday!)

We are taking a long weekend and I may or may not squeak in another post before we leave.  If not, you'll know where I am.  We are off to visit my Dad and my Grandparents.  Grandma and Grandpa winter down south, and they have just arrived home after being gone for some time.  I am anxious to see them.

I am taking these with me:

With my grandma doting over the girls, I hope to have some time teach myself how to "knitting in the round."  Usually I crochet, but I really like the look of knitting better- especially these sweet little berets.  And, the way crafting has been going around here...I'd better start them now for next winter!  Any tips?  I can pretty much do the basics on regular needles.

Off to make myself a sandwich :) and dig out my umbrella- it's raining again!

ps. How's this for finished piles? Marathon folding session last night.

Comments

[jules]

My sister (21yrs old) held my hand in the last birth (Gennevieve) and it was really special to have her there. It really bonded us in a new way. She had never seen or experienced a birth before and it was educating for her, and inspiring. She didn't want kids before that, now she wants a whole passel!

[Mary Beth]

I too would love to learn knitting in the round. Let us know how it goes, and have a great trip!

[Laura]

Love the look of your folded laundry. Have a wonderful time visiting your family!

I only had one brother also, but longed for a sister...now my daughter has five brothers!!!! I can't believe it! Boys are awesome too, though :)

[Carrie]

Hey, I love, love, love those paper dolls! I was looking for paper dolls like I had when I was little the other day, and there was no such thing to be found! I love the simplicity and beauty of the basic paper doll!

Hooray for getting all that laundry done!