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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Sisters

10 days ago was when I realized that my baby didn't seem so baby-ish after all, instead so big and grown. So able and independent. So tall. 10 days ago my baby became a big sister and the changes in her in just 10 days leave Rob and I smiling, and shaking our heads with utter amazement. Oia is beside herself, giddy and happy, bouncing all over this house. Giggly. Often stopping mid-play to find and kiss her sister, then squeezing her too hard. No jealously here... just an admiration and a new sisterly love that I always hoped I would one day get to experience in motherhood. What a joy and blessing it will be to watch these two angels grow up together...

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10 comments:

  1. TiffanyJuly 30, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    There is certainly something special about sisters. What a beautiful picture Mo!

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  2. The HenrysJuly 30, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Aww, they are so sweet! I'm glad to hear how much Oia loves her sister!

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  3. GingerBJuly 30, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Oh dear Mo, you will indeed be blessed to experience the sister love as a mother! It is one of my favorite things about my family, no doubt about it. When they comfort or defend each other against some perceived injustice or injury I just melt. "NO, my sister!" little Hannah will shout, if her father suggests a time out for elder sister might be appropriate -it is so much fun to see!

    The new masthead is fabulous! What a lovely picture!

    Esme is a peach! By the way I tried very hard to post here recently and Blogger kept kicking me off to sign in repeatedly - no idea why but it explains why I have not yet said "Congrats to the whole Teaster family on the lovely littlest Teaster!" I am super duper extra happy for all of you!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    HI MO
    THAT IS SUCH A SWEET PICTURE AND I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO SEE THAT. WHEN MY NIECE WAS 6 1/2 SHE WAS INTRODUCED TO HER LITTLE BROTHER..

    AT THE TIME SHE WAS GIVING MOMMY AND DADDY A HARD TIME, BUT LOVED HER BABY BROTHER TO BITS.. EVEN NOW WE HAVE TO REMIND HER TO BE GENTLE... SHE IS NOW 7..

    CONGRATULATION AGAIN MO!!

    MELISSA

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  5. StefJuly 31, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Love this picture Mo! Sisters are a wonderful thing. The only heartbreak will be when Esme wants to kiss/hug on Oia and not you and Rob(speaking from experience). Hoping you are soaking up every wonderful minute :)

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  6. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Sweet:)
    P.S I love the new header!

    Liseli

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  7. jennoharaAugust 2, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Love these new pictures! I never understood how someone can think a child can be "jealous" of a new sibling. So silly! :) So glad to hear how happy Oia is. I can't explain how much seeing my girls being sisters and taking care of eachother means to me. It's amazing isn't it?

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  8. Kara MelissaAugust 3, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Oh my goodness, I love it. The new picture of Oia in the header is gorgeous. And the picture with her sister is so precious. I love see what your gorgeous girls are up to!

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  9. LisaAugust 4, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    So, so, so happy for you Mo! Your girls are beyond gorgeous. I'm so glad to hear how well Esme is doing! (And what a beautiful name, too). Glad to hear how much Oia adores her sister, too. :)

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  10. SarahAugust 12, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    That picture just makes my week.

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