[it's personal] - wednesday morning ladies.

I remember a time
Rompin' through the woods
Sun against our skin instead of clothes
When we felt hungry we would eat
When we felt glad we would dance
And whenever we felt drowsy we would doze

It was so easy then
Never takin' any stands
It was so easy then
Holdin' hands

I remember a time
When our fears could be named
And courage meant not refusing dares
I remember when we took such cares
Tto step never on the cracks
No only on the squares
Or else we'd be abducted by the bears

It was so easy then
Never makin' any plans
It was so easy then
Holdin' hands
It was so easy then
Never makin' any plans
It was so easy then
Holdin' hands

{c.simon}

She refers to him as her "baby" friend. Winston and Annie shown below in this scan. A typical wednesday morning at the "New Mother's Group". It was my lifeline. I met and have remained close to the women who I shared my wednesday mornings with. Sharing our new motherhood journey together. Sharing the good, the bad and the ugly. The sleepless nights, the cranky babes, the jeans that wouldn't button, the wrinkly shirts, the spit up, which diaper was the best, which toy, which bottle, what sippy cup worked, strollers, car seats, burping techniques and how to clip those baby nails without amputating a finger!  In the beginning this was my big day out - it seemed to take forever to get my act together in the morning, packing for our adventure. It took a lot for me to miss one of these gatherings. On sunny days we would meet on the waterfront with our strollers and end our walk at my tea house. It remains one of my most fondest memories of new mommyhood. And Winston's mommy - Renee along with her husband Corey - have become very special friends in our hearts. Sadly, they moved away to New Jersey but always manage to come back to Newburyport for a visit.Thank goodness! And our two little babes - now big 5 year olds - giggling together and doing what 5 year olds do. Coloring together at breakfast - Annie still sitting a bit close, loving being with her baby friend. Oh my heart. Look at our babies. I especially love Annie's hand on Winston - just making sure he's there. And Annie with her Mohawk more than made up for Winston's shall we say lack of hair! So darling he was.  Annie was such a drooly girl - but always so happy, and she still is. 

I will always be grateful for the ladies of Wednesday morning. You know who you are. And my sweet friend Renee, I love you and miss you. xo