Kitty

Lil and Kitty, 1.1.12

Found out today Kitty has cancer, and while we're waiting to find out if it's a treatable form, I'm  mentally preparing to explain kitty-angels to Lil.

It's a sad evening here, but with both girls asleep it's like being in a cloud of melancholy. Lil had a magical way to keep my mind focused on happier things after Granmary died, but this is going to be a lot tougher for her. I don't know how or what we will find to distract ourselves when Kitty isn't pit-pattering around, stealing Lil's tiny mousies, or cuddling in her bed.

Sometimes there's just no way to "be strong" for your kids. It's just gotta be messy and sad and ugly crying. I have a feeling that Lil will be the one surprising me with her resilience, and Bitty babe will smile in the face of my sadness.

another One

party baby... but where's the birthday girl?

boogie babies Evelyn, Ariel, and Ethan (front to back)

Tis the season for baby birthdays! This month Lil has celebrated firsts with several friends, and we've had plenty of fun and good food. And there will be more birthdays in the coming weeks. There's even one tomorrow, but with Lil under the weather, it may have to be her first "will not attend."

Today is Sully's 1st birthday!

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Poor Lil! A week-long cold and fever festered into an ear infection. It's been a lot like having a tiny baby again. She just wants to sleep, be held, and drink as much milk as possible. I just wish she could still fit in those sweet little sleep n' play outfits that she used to look so snuggly in. One of my favorites easily converted to a gown just by snapping it differently. It was pink with little gray princess crowns, and it was made of a fleece-lined cotton knit and felt so nice against her skin. Now though, she'd just assume undo all those snaps and run around naked. She's much slower with a fever and infection- closer to "sleep" than "play." Reminds me of the old days...

just 2 weeks old.

one hot tot

Just one day after reaching 8 months, Lil came down with her first cold.  Our first fall-like weekend ruined by sniffles and a fever.  Mama keep a close watch over her tiny patient, and by the end of the weekend, Lil was cool and comfortable and on her way to dreamland. 

cool and absorbent and 100% organic

Saturday Lil resembled a jellyfish in more ways that one.  Wriggly, wiggly limbs, and a thin viscous layer complimented this convalescent look. Her super-absorbent organic bamboo jellyfish diaper, and a two-sizes-too-big organic cotton jellyfish tee were soft enough to keep Lil cooing even as her temperature kept climbing.

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Sunday morning brought some relief, but Lil was once again forced to miss swim class.  Her spirits were lifted after a long nap and some play time with The Cat.  It was as if he sensed her illness and did his best to look after her- acting as a foot warmer while she played her excersaucer, lying within arms reach whenever Lil was in Mama and Papa's bed, and staying close by while she crawled around the living room.  The Cat and Kitty always brighten up Lil's mood, no matter how miserable she gets, whether it be from a cold, or teething, or any other baby woes.  Lil is so lucky to have furry friends looking out for her.

Sunday's recuperative romper