A long drive, a heartbeat, and peace of mind

I've had a lot on my mind the last two months or so.
Here is my explanation of why.
We took a long drive yesterday.
A very long drive.
It's a little over an hour to get to the clinic
and when we arrived, 10 minutes late, I was informed that
my appt. was at 10 am, not 10:30.
So we waited
and waited
and waited.
They finally called us back to a room
we went through the questions,
the history,
an inquisition, as it may be.
And after all this time,
the long drive,
and the waiting for almost an hour,
I finally got to hear what my heart had been so longing for...
a heartbeat.
Very quiet, but oh so strong and very fast.
For you see,
my dear friends,
I am expecting a baby.
A new little one will be welcomed into our family
sometime in November before Thanksgiving.
I was finally able to relax after hearing that
quiet "whosh-whosh-whosh."
The past two weeks have about driven me to distraction
with the waiting and the unknown.
Somehow, this time, a positive pregnancy test
was just not enough confirmation.
I needed to hear for myself.
And now,
peace of mind.
So now, I am allowing myself the luxury
of dreaming.
Hoping.
Planning.
And finding Inspiration.
My dreams of pink and blue,
green and yellow,
tiny booties and great big cribs.

Olivia is dreaming of mobiles and a baby sister
and finding great delight in the
expectancy.

Unfortunately, she tells us that if the baby is a boy,
we must send it back.
But if we have two babies at the same time
one can be a girl and the other can be a boy.

Michael is already thinking of paying for two college educations.
I try to tell him not to worry.
It's a long way's off.
I just want to rock my baby and see it's pretty little face,
kisses it's hands, and count the little baby toes.

Before long I'm sure I will be sharing belly pictures,
discussing announcements,
and worrying about how much weight I've gained,
but for now
it's dreams.
Sweet wonderful dreams.
And these are my inspiration.
Much Love,
Fairlight

Good Night Harry

"Good night, everyone," says Harry.

"Zzz," went Lulu.

"Snore," went Ted.

Harry lay waiting.

But sleep didn't come.

Harry and his friends, Lulu and Ted, are getting ready for bed. But, Harry can't go to sleep. He reads himself a bedtime story, but that doesn't work. He hung up his clothes, cleaned his room, ran in place, touched his toes, hopped on one foot, jumped up and down, and then went back to bed. But nothing happened. He tossed and he turned, trying to get comfortable. Then he begins to worry. Poor Harry. He rolls up in a ball and pulls all the covers off of his friends! Waking up, they want to know why Harry isn't asleep so he explains. Being the very best of friends, they stay up with him. They sit very close together, looking out the window, singing a little song, and counting the stars. Harry feels sleepy at last.

"Goodnight, Harry," said Lulu.

"Sweet dreams, Harry," said Ted.

but, "Snuffle" was all Harry said.

Good Night, Harry is the sleepy sequel to My Friend Harry by Author/Illustrator, Kim Lewis. Ms. Lewis will enchant you for life with her dear dreamy illustrations and sweet stories. An excellent choice for your own sleepy time routine.

Title: Good Night Harry

Author: Kim Lewis

Publisher: Candlewick Press

ISBN: 0-7636-2206-0

Goodnight Goodnight Sleepyhead

Eyes, nose,

fingers, toes,

lips, hair.....

everywhere!

This classic bedtime poem of a little girl getting ready for bedtime and including all of her "lovies" in the process. Originally published as EYES NOSE FINGERS TOES, by Ruth Krauss this enchanting story is brought to a new generation with the charming illustrations of best-selling illustrator, Jane Dyer. Simple story, excellent rhyming, and perfectly wonderful illustrations make this one of the best bedtime stories I have come across in a long time.

Title: Goodnight Goodnight Sleepyhead

Author: Ruth Krauss

Illustrator: Jane Dyer

Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers

ISBN:0-06-028894-9

In the Beginning

In the beginning there was only heaven and earth.

In the Beginning is an amazing story of the beginnings of all things, told with a surprising twist~ babies.

Rachel Isadora has done it again with her amazing watercolor illustrations and the artful and inspiring way of telling a very old story. We take a journey through the ages, from a dark and empty world to one full of light and life. One full of babies and love. Just the way the world should be. The book is so full of amazing pictures, very few words are needed. Each page brings something new and delightful, even to the youngest of children. A very imaginative and charming book. Easy to read to any age and captivating. Definitely a keeper.

Title: In the Beginning

Author: Rachel Isadora

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Son's

ISBN: 0-399-23997-9

The New Friend

Toot and Puddle's cousin, Opal, has come to visit them at Woodcock Pocket and has brought a new friend along. Her name is Daphne. Daphne is special, she is very beautiful, she can do perfect cartwheels, stand on one foot the longest, hold her breath the longest, and play a Mozart violin concerto perfectly. Opal startes to feel bad but Toot and Puddle help her see that Daphne's perfect-ness only extends so far. "I think your new friend is a bit of a prima donna," Toot said after Daphne refuses to eat Puddle's homemade dandelion sause and stops playing Go Fish after Opal wins three times in a row, won't eat Toot's oatmeal and won't help rake leaves. It all turns out ok when Opal discovers that she is special too, just in different ways. A very sweet book that helps little one's to understand that every one is special and different at the same time. Holly Hobbie's delight illustrations and perfect way of telling this story make it an endearing book to be enjoyed again and again.

Title: Toot and Puddle: the new friend

Author: Holly Hobbie

Publisher: Little, Brown, and Company

ISBN:0-316-36636-6