I spent Saturday alone. D took all three kids out to the Renaissance Faire, where they spent the entire long day! I worked on some sewing projects, washed and sorted newborn diapers and clothes, organized the spice cupboard, and simply enjoyed my day of solitude. In the evening I attended a "chick flick" night, watching "An American President" and "Steel Magnolias" while eating delicious lasagna, 7-layer dip, berries and brownies :)
My wonderful sweet friends had a blessingway for me Sunday, held under the pretense of an appointment at the office (my mentor midwife threw it). I was completely surprised, and had a wonderful time, surrounded and supported by such a great group of women...
One of the activities was a henna painting...here's the result:
And finally, here's Baby L helping clean over the weekend:
8 comments:
You look beautiful, Jen. That henna painting is wonderful. We tried to do that once, but the henna we used must not have been very good because it refused to leave any color on my skin. Weird.
Those days of solitude are so wonderful. Jon very kindly took the kids the night before Rachel was born, and I thoroughly enjoyed the few hours on my own. Sounds like you had a very pleasant time. I love "Steel Magnolias." :)
I can't wait to see the pictures of your little one.
What a wonderful day! And I agree you look wonderful! I was just thinking this morning that a henna belly would be fun. Yours is beautiful!
You're beautiful. What a dear man you have. I like your menu! Enjoy the rest of this pregnancy. It'll go by so fast now.
Ooh, a henna belly painting...yet another thing I'd love to try this time around! Where was the picture taken with the green walls? Is that your bedroom?
Definitely do a henna belly - check out flickr for some great designs. The green walls are Liam's room...what was the guest room I think when you were here. Poor guy got booted out of our room at about 15 months...not that he doesn't still join us plenty of nights :)
Hey, at a certain point you know when kids are ready to sleep in a different room. We did it with Zari when she was 17 months (when we were in France and really had nowhere else to put her) and it worked wonders for how well all of us slept!
Namaste from Delhi. Parents and sister unit here. It's a.m. on the 13th. Pa and I are leaving to spend Valentine's Day at the Taj Mahal - pure coincidence :) Then off in search of tigers and on to Jaipur where Tine spent her fellowship. India is remarkable. We're just getting on our feet -- will go to Connaught Place today and meet up with Anna at the end of the day. She's got the ideal working conditions. On your side, love the henna, pics and happy aura. Loves and hi from Tine and Dad.
Oh Jen, you are glowing and gorgeous! I love seeing your family photos. I was just hearing a story from Tula's dad patrick that his first memory of tims house was Clara taking Tula by the hand and showing her all around. Anyway we miss you guys. Sending you all kinds of warm welcoming that new baby thought from iowa.
love,
ashley, mark and vivian
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