Last month was our midwives' annual "homebirth reunion" potluck picnic. It was a blast to be outside on a beautiful day, enjoying good food and a crowd full of happy families. Despite the still-cold temperatures, the highlight of the event for Juniper was definitely playing in the lake.
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Our original intention was just to wade in the lake up to our ankles, maybe throw some sand and rocks...
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... or dig some holes.
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But then Juniper managed to get her clothes wet.
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We gave up on the shirt...
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...and then decided that it's perfectly decent for a two-year old to be naked at a public lake--especially in this lefty crowd.
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Mmmnh...yummy lake water.
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By the time we finally dragged her out of the lake, she was cold to the touch, shivering, and covered in goose bumps. But happy.
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And tired.
Thanks to
Birthing Right Midwifery for a wonderful afternoon (and all that they do and have done to help our family grow)!