black and white and cute all over

 

 

In honor of today's outfit, all of today's photos are in black and white.  This is actually a different black velour romper from one she wore on another rainy day.  This one makes her look like a fuzzy baby ninja. She's wearing black and white Trumpette bow-tie socks for a little added pizazz. 

Today's entry is a bit short because Lil spent the afternoon visiting friends while Mama ran to an appointment down in Park Slope.  To make up for today's brevity, here's a video of Lil cooing:

spoiler alert: kinda nothing happens.

growing up

The first time Lil wore this, she was about 3 weeks old.  We went to the nice family-oriented part of Brooklyn to visit Lil's second cousins. She was swimming in this romper.  The toes of her little mocs were barely visible!  Now it looks like she's wearing little knickers.  I am going to be sad to pack this away.  I love baby velour, and the smocking detail in pink and white soften the teddy bear brown so nicely. 

What to do with this first bunch of baby things that no longer fit?  Today Lil and I sent a box of her gender-neutral and boyish things to her little cousin in California.  It's a great way to extend the life of newborn gear that gets hardly any wear.  But these pretty little girlish things... well, we just have to wait for the next tiny fashion plate!

growing up fast

After only a few weeks of motherhood, I've learned that it really is true- they do grow up too fast.

winter white cures our winter blues

I've always loved the look of natural shades from head to toe, but it never looked quite right on me.  I guess I'm just too pale.  Maybe if I had that baby pink tone that Lil has, it would look as good on me as it does on her!  

 

Today Lil sported a polka-dotted velour bubble dress and some spring-striped Baby Legs.  I added her puppy booties because despite how spring-time Lil may look, the temps still say winter.  Sadly, her little dogs are too big for those puppy socks, so they'll be laundered and shipped out to her new cousin.  The jasmine-filled nights in the hills above Santa Cruz still call for cozy footwear, so I'm glad they'll live to bark another day.

Little pups for my pup. Enjoy, Cousin Liam!

baby has the winter blues...

When you become desperate for spring- and you grow over an inch each month- you're allowed to break all the fashion rules.  We're not waiting for Memorial Day to don summer hues!

animal analogy #1... and an announcement.

Am I a monkey?

There are too many cute pictures today.  Perhaps it was just good lighting or Lil's pleasant mood, but I think it had more to do with divine grace.  Way out in California, Lil's baby boy cousin was coming into the world, right as these photos were being taken. That bit of anticipation added a lot to the composition.  I guess that's why she hasn't bothered to nap today, either.  She must be way too excited to sleep!  

it's a boy?!

"Daddy's Little Monkey" isn't too far off the mark.  I'm sure as Lil grows, she'll become more adventurous, curious, and monkey-like in other ways (though I hope she abstains from poo-flinging).  For now, I prefer to compare her to a bunny, or a kitten.  Something warm and cuddly.

The Kitty approves.

Today Lil is sporting brown and pink velour karate pants and a pair of Nowali baby moccasins.  They're great crib shoes, I think these are the only things I don't have to worry about falling off her feet.  This entire ensemble came in a big bag of goodies from Auntie London. Thank you London!

velour is perfect rainy day attire

Nasty days are good for few things beside napping and cuddles. What better attire than a $3.00 black velour jumpsuit from baby Gap? Today Lil chose Jerome Giraffe as her cuddly companion, proving once again that animal prints are irresistible for Spring. 

Today is also my first day using the Olympus EPL-1 instead of my cell phone.  Until now I've been using an Android app to upload photos directly to the blog, and even add new entries.  Although you can't beat that kind of convenience, these photos are so much nicer.  My phone didn't even capture the detail of the ruffled collar on her jumpsuit.