Friday, February 27, 2009

more on February

here are some things i have been ruminating upon this month

1. it is still amazing we can grow people
2. you can learn a lot about a relationship by watching a couple interact during labor
3. in regular life watching pure joy seems rare but at a birth it is normal
4. black tea is really good
5. my children are growing up so quickly 
6. how we are born is important
7.  "i did it" is one of the most gratifying phrases to hear
8. i hope i get old but never feel old
9. there are few things that smell so lovely as a newborn baby
10. i am fortunate to have such wonderful friends

a full month


This has been a full month.  So many wonderful families and beautiful babies.  It feels appropriate in the cold, lean months of February to have an abundance of chubby cheeks and thighs to squeeze.