08.05.02 WELCOME
& HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Baby Taylor! Today
was a quiet day. Ashlyn and I stayed home. I got around to planting
some flowers that we gave out as part of Ann's shower favors in the
front yard. I pulled Ashlyn's mega-saucer out to the front yard so she
can enjoy the nice weather while I put six flowering plants into the
ground. After I finished and looked over the front yard, I was inspired
to re-do the whole front yard. But I'm getting way ahead of myself.
=P The rest of the afternoon was spent cleaning up around the house
and preparing for my trip up North. After
nearly two weeks past her due-date, Grace finally had her baby girl
today! I was calling her all afternoon, completely oblivious that she
was in the hospital. Aric called to share the wonderful news around
4pm. =D Ashlyn
wasn't allowed back into the maternity ward. The only kids allowed were
siblings or children over the age of 16. I don't know why that is, but
I suspect it has to do with germs and such. Aric and Ed stayed with
Ashlyn in the waiting room while Sue and I hung out with Grace and the
baby. Sue and I took turns holding Taylor while Grace rested. Taylor
is so tiny!...even at a whopping 9 and a half pounds! It was hard to
imagine that Ashlyn was even smaller! Aric and I do want another lil'
one someday...but as I held Taylor, I began having thoughts of wanting
another baby NOW. Of course it was just a fleeting thought.
Patrick stopped by to pick up a computer and stuck around to chat a bit. Before I knew it, it was really really late...and I haven't even started packing yet! *yikes!* Better get a move on!
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