“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water…Its substance reaches everywhere; it touches the past and prepares for the future; it moves under the poles and wanders thinly in the heights of air. It can assume forms of exquisite perfection in a snowflake, or strip the living to a single shining bone cast up by the sea.”

I am so interested in baby slings. I think that they are just an amazing way to keep your baby close and connected. I have been researching different patterns/ designs because I would like to try to make my one (or more), myself. A few great sites are Mammas Milk, The Baby Wearer, and Wear Your Baby. Will keep you posted on this project.

Our baby received its very first gift on Saturday. A catalpa bean pod from family friend, M.J. He told us that if I shook the organic “rattle” near my belly, the baby would be introduced, early, to rhythm. He also explained that we would need to be careful, because according to native american lore, mischievous spirits are attracted to rattled rhythms. So, if I continue to misplace things (keys, papers, and most recently a stoneware baking dish…) I will just blame it on some unsuspecting puck.