Happy Birthday, Gretchen Fawn

At this hour, exactly three years ago, my water broke. Approximately 20 hours later, my daughter was born.

Gretchen Fawn, born January 29th, 2009 at 9.29pm, 9lbs 6oz. 

Happy birthday, beautiful girl.

PS. Our birth story.

And Then There Was One

Since Lydia Deets moved back in with her daddy (ie. Gretchen's daddy) a short while ago, Kitten -- my housemate since 2004 -- has turned into a serious ball of love. She's always been affectionate, but apparently, as the realization that her competition won't be returning sinks in, she's certainly turned on the cute. She's constantly looking for a lap to curl up in, a leg to rub up against, and she's especially chummy with the dog*.

There have been a few moments when I've considered thinking about adopting a second kitty, since it seems so strange to just have one waltzing about, but it's tough to find playmates that Kitten doesn't want to beat up. She's a sassy one and I bet she enjoys (assuming that) she rules the house once again.

Her current position? On a knit blanket on the couch. In a slightly more dignified position than I spotted her earlier this week.

*Other than that one time she decided to leave him a less than delightful present in his crate the day her kitty friend moved out. Cats are nothing but snuggles and spite.

Fawned Friday

Today I spent hours upon hours, snuggled up with a feverish little lass. Gretchen's fighting a bit of a bug and my fingers are crossed she can kick it before her third birthday party on Sunday afternoon. If I have to reschedule, it's not the end of the world, but my heart bursts just knowing how excited she is. However, I did mention that if she wasn't feeling well we'd just move the party to another day, and she pressed her face to my chest and said, okay mama. So sweet. Thankfully, at this moment, she's sleeping sweatily and I hope to goodness her fever is breaking. It's awful when you just want them to feel better instantly. 

Please send get well soon thoughts our way. It would seem we've had a doozy of a January when it comes to our health. Can I blame the completely bizarro weather we've been having? Rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain -- sometimes all in one day? I do love winter... but I'll be excited once the world turns green once again.

Happy Friday, mes amis.

01. Long locks.

02. Hilarious.

03. A cute giveaway you'll probably want to enter.

04. Teabag cookies! (Thanks for the link, Dani!)

05. Loving these simple DIY lights.

06. I've been living in this sweater all week long.

07. Kitty snuggles.

08. One of my favourite artists ever.

09. Can't stop looking at this image.

PS. After months of completely slacker-dom, I finally did up a little Fawned Friday button for any of you lovelies who'd like to participate each week. Also, if you play long, be sure to send me a note so I can add you to the link list. Merci.

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Much love!

Beyond So Fawned

A few posts I've been working on over at Mom Spark this week:

• An Artful Existence
• French Impressive
• It's A Virtue
• Rad Glasses For Chic Lasses
• Vintage Pyrex Love

Peace!

Wordless Wednesday (Snow Days)

Sundays Are For... Umbrellas, Baseballs & Dancing

I'm not usually one to dote over a cover band, but I'm making an exception for these chaps. The Baseballs have been playing constantly in my house for about a week now. I'm hooked.

Have a happy, dance-y Sunday!

Fawned Friday

In keeping with tradition, this week's Fawned Friday is late due to the birth I attended last night. If I'm not mistaken, my last four births have all started on Thursdays... bizzare! Time for me to get some shuteye... dreaming of a visit to the farmer's market in the morning. Peace!

01. Then wander, I shall.

02. These might be my favourite works ever by the Plume.

03. A great self portrait guide from one of my favourite bloggy gals.

04. Hand whittled crochet hooks.

05. Feeling swept away by this blog's photography.

06. This totally needs to happen.

07. I'd like these little lovelies to live in my bathroom.

08. DIY rope bracelet love.

09. Hauntingly beautiful carved book landscapes.

Something To Make You Say "Awww"

In honour of the birth I'll be heading to at some point tonight, here are two very sweet baby-centric videos. Ok, so maybe they aren't baby humans... but fawns & sloths are sure to make you "squeee" just a wee bit.

I am just about enthralled by the sounds these little creatures are making. Ah-dorable.

Peace! Send out some good birthy vibes for my first doula baby of the year. Peace!

PS. Thank you to Mr. @stevehancock for linking that little fawn video.