I just LOOOOVEEEE

introducing new friends!!!!    Our friend Amy has been waiting like an eternity for her precious little son Gabriel.  She waited with such grace and she's entered parenting with that same grace.  Maybe she puts on a good front. Maybe she doesn't share with me since we're not like BFF's (yet) but she seems so calm, so relaxed, so in the moment.  Her little guy Gabriel, Gaby Baby, Abite ... has definately benefited from his mom's laid back ways. He seems like he's been with her forever.  Honestly, maybe he's honeymooning her right now but serious he's a 15 month old guy who acts like, well, a 15 month old guy.  A little shy at first, grabbing his mama, peeking out ... he takes a crawl away from her, turns back (is she there???, ahhh yeah there she is) and the takes another crawl (glances).  We (the non moms) swoop in, only to scare him back to the shelter of his mom's lap.  A few minutes later and Gabe the toddler emerges!  He crawls, he climbs, he grabs HE IS PERFECT!   Ahhhh Amy, thanks for stopping by, really lifted our day and we know that forever we have a new 'Opia friend. 

it's ok Gabriel try not to be overwhelmed by all the ladies wanting your attention

"I have a lot to teach you about life in Minnesota, let's talk"

"see Gabriel, read up on what they are telling our moms to do and we can stay one step ahead of their game"

"that's right, tear up that page that describes how to tame a tantrum, you're gonna need those tantrums, your mom doesn't look quite worn out enough yet"