Katie and Gracie help put the Babies to Sleep
/Which one of these babes is not like the others?
And she SMILES!
/Okay, so indulge me. New baby and camera with really fast shutter speed. You should see all the ones I didn't put up here;-)
A compelling reason...
/...to forego that latte.
She SLEEPS! This is historic. She's sleeping in the learning room while everyone else does math! We might, maybe, really learn something before Christmas, after all. Who needs coffee; I'm euphoric!
The outfit came from Auntie Dawn. (This might be the most web-connected baby in history!)
Every Baby Should be Loved so Well
/Helen has begun a series called, "Winning Your Child" that aims to enlighten adoptive parents. But there is so much wisdom there that is good for all parents. As in the past, I can read about her challenges and recognize how much simpler it is to achieve the same ends with children born to me. But I also recognize how important deliberate parenting for attachment and trust are for all children. I've seen firsthand the wounded children of the orphanages; but I've unfortunately seen the wounded children of our self-centered culture as well. Every baby should be loved as Helen is loving her new arrival.
Questioning my sanity
/Why do otherwise sane people dress babies like bunnies and gurgle and coo at them until they get a sort-of-smile and then clap like fools?
Because we just can't help ourselves!
