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Hopalong:
So wise, Amber.
Understanding that nature is in charge of this one.
But trusting that, too.
And yourselves!
What's wonderful for this baby is three people right on the spot
who will love and help her/him as s/he grows. And s/he'll grow up in beauty.
Nature. The wind the trees the plants the birds.
And GRANDMA!!!!!
I think babies are really simple. Exhausting, but simple.
They are so brilliant they awe me.
I am so excited for you!
Hugs
Hops
sKePTiKal:
And the big, deep swells of ocean keep on rolling... gently, peacefully... belying the depths below and the other manifestion of mother ocean.
Don't know what it is... but there's a little anxiety stirring in all of us, that is still in the depths. Maybe it's nothing except stretching out to adjust to new circumstances. Even had a dream that was full of those symbols. Keep breathing, keep surfing...
I've spent a couple days making another major step in getting the studio adjusted to shared workspace. Found some holes in the music collection and am correcting that. Music is a huge part of working for both Hol and me. Moved functional pieces around, she hung some more of her art collection - so is claiming space; I've got about a third of the space reorganized for me to flip from the easel to the sewing table on a whim. We've still got the hang-out space too, with overflow accomodations for guests. It's still cozy; just more functional now.
Plans are coming together for my gentleman friend to visit and rescue my Rubicon from whatever malfunction it has. He's bringing along an apprentice of his, to help with the driving, since they'll likely drive all night Friday night. I'm still excited to spend some time with him... but the normal, withdraw & hide reflex is popping up too. (it's entirely un-necessary; I know this) So, I've got to get myself re-focused on the next preparation - all kitchen work, so we don't need to spend a lot of time cooking/cleaning up and I can be ready to feed my helpers and give them an instant place to crash and rest before diving into mechanical stuff. Hol took half the work off of me, while I spent two days scrubbing all the grunge from the winter off the studio floor and put probably the first shine on the laminate it's gotten since installation. The whole space feels and smells much cleaner now. Ready for fresh good times.
It's cool and rainy here today. An introspective sort of ambiance.
lighter:
I love clean floors, Amber. Reminds me of Grandmother's clean farmhouse floors....feels like sacred space.
Cool rainy days are lovely.... we've enjoyed them lately too...been in yard moving stones, and watching water shed.
I thought no some anxiety is natural when huge change is imminent. Humans aren't good at unknowns, and there's so many....lots to figure out. Lots of things to be revealed in their own time. Waiting is a skill. You do everything you can, then try to relax I to present moments. Or not.
You and Hold will figure this out. Everything will be ok.
Lighter
PS make a lasagna or chicken pot pie ahead. When things get busy, it's so easy to feed a crew.
sKePTiKal:
I've got slow-cooked pork to pull this morning Lighter. Potato salad and bean dip for grazing is done. I agree on cooking ahead. This might be the only time I see my friend face to face - and I don't want to spend that time in the kitchen.
He's bringing apprentice of his too; they drove all night and it only makes sense. I'm going to hand them coffee and put them to bed when they get here. Just until the road janglies wear off. Then we'll see. Hol was up at 4:30 making the first pot of java-magic.
lighter:
Pulled pork is comforting, and yummy. Good choice.
Relax, and stay curious.
Let us know how things are going.
Lighter
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