Awww. I snapped these photos yesterday when I turned and saw this situation unfolding on the floor in front of me.
My two babies. Bree came into my life during a real low point as we were struggling to build our family and meeting hurdle after hurdle. She was just this warm furry - joyful - creature to come home to at the end of the day. At first, when we got her, I would cry at her happy greeting at the door because she was so positive and I was not.
Slowly, she drew me out of my shell and we started to explore the neighborhood. We went on so many walks I can't even count. I can remember one night when we got really bad news that I was so sad that I couldn't even sleep, she crawled into bed and laid on top of me. Her head on my chest. (My husband beside me.) Her warm, gentle, furry weight and the rise and fall of her breathing finally pulled me under into sleep. I felt so protected and loved by this creature.
She knew my sadness and just laid with me.
Fast forward a year and a half and our two people one dog (one cat) household has been transformed by this cooing, jabbering, laughing baby.
Poor Bree! She's been a little depressed, I can tell, but now as I get more of a handle on motherhood and we start to get our rhythms down there has been more time for our sweet girl. She got a bath last week and I've been grooming her soft, soft fur. (Otherwise it's every where in our house.)
The weather is warming up, so soon Bree, baby and I will be out and about on our long, long walks. Hang in there, girl. Summer is coming. My heart is so full of gratitude for the gifts that I've been given. Baby cries at three am and a warm furry nose and four paws always beside us.
I finally cast off on my tweed baby blanket. Just in time for my girlfriend's shower this weekend. The blanket is soft, pliable and - most importantly - machine washable. Logan got a crocheted blanket as a gift that is about this same size and we love it. It fits perfectly around him in his carrier and bassinet. Project stats here.
Happy Friday everyone. Joining Amanda Jean for Finish it up Friday.
xo Jill
The blanket is beautiful - as are your two babies!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and heartfelt post- it's amazing what animals feel. Your baby is simply adorable- love that happy smile. I went a little overboard I have three dogs and four children...life is full and that's how I like. You have a beautiful blog Jill. Beautiful blanket and enjoy your walks.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I discovered your blog this week and I love it. Happy Friday!
DeleteThe most used blanket we had, besides a receiving blanket, was a knit one that was only about 30" square. It fit in car seat, stroller, and was perfect for all occasions. Now when I knit blankets I try to keep it to a smaller size. I love the yarn you used!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I agree on the size of the baby blanket, I like the smaller sizes that fit right over baby. I got this yarn at JoAnn - Heartland Tweed. Machine washable and dryable - 3 skeins.
DeleteThe blanket is so cute but omg that photo of your two sweeties is just wonderful.
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Deletethank you, Steph!
Such beautiful photos of them both together. I remember when I brought my daughter home from hospital, our cat didn't want anything to do with her or us for at least 6 months. Now said daughter and cat are best friends.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet picture of the two of them! Love that blanket pattern, it will forever be my go to baby blanket.
ReplyDeleteyour post is so very touching, it makes me cry. a friend of mine is just struggling through fertility treatments, as did others before. some were successful, some weren't, and I pray for her to belong to the First Group . your words are so full of sadness and then overwhelming joy. and your human baby is so blessed to have a dog with this dog love in it's Life. wishing you all the best! thanks for writing this!
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting. It's been difficult for me to share my struggles with infertility on the blog, but I'm glad I finally am. We're blessed to have a happy ending.
DeleteSuch a beautiful post Jill. Animals - and especially dogs - are such amazing creatures aren't they? I know my two beloved Border Collies have helped me through some dark days...especially my first girl Rilla who I've had for 3.5 years. They are always there when you need them most xxx
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