Baby!

Today is a beautiful day. One of my friends has been kind enough to let me come to her last two births, one of which was last night at her house, just before two am. I won't share the details, because that seems kind of rude, but there is nothing in the world like the moment a brand new, warm, squirmy baby enters the world. But y'all knew that, right?

Thank you, dear friend, for letting me be there with you and your sweet family. I'm honored. And here's a picture for those of you who need a visual of new baby. This is me and Baby J, the last time he was calm and not trashing stuff. I think he was about five hours old. And, yeah, I am wearing lipstick, but in a tasteful color. It looks like cedar liner* by M.A.C., with maybe just a teensy bit of clear gloss.

Namasté, y'all!

* This Just In: The color formerly known as Rosewood, now known as Cedar, is no more. Angela, an online makeup artist from M.A.C., recommends "creamstick liner in Softwood, to create a similar look." Why, oh, why must I be so persecuted?