We were lucky enough to have our tiniest fairy here for a sleepover last week. It was an adventure, sleeping in my husband's office with the two little girls and the three dogs, then breakfasting in the studio while we had to stay away from floor coating fumes in the house.
Sugarwings loves my studio and would rather make projects than eat breakfast. And I was trying to juggle getting her ready for school with taking care of her sister.
Now, years ago, I had two kids even closer together in age. Honestly, how can I have forgotten how to do this? For some reason, having two to dress, feed and get out the door seemed like an impossible task.
It took us three hours to get to PreK.
After dropping big sis off (very late) to school, little Dew Drop and I went to Hobby Lobby. Its never too early to teach the love of shopping for a new craft supply to someone.
She seems to "get it".
What she really wanted, though, was a resin Yorky. One of her first words was 'dog', she is quite the animal lover and is crazy about our pups.
We didn't buy the dog, but I did let her see it. The first thing she did was give it a big ole kiss and hug.
Remember how I was struggling to find a fairy name that worked for Mayara? Well, I had to wait until she grew into one, I guess. Lately, I've been calling her Dew Drop.
It has some special meaning to me. When I was a kid, I was fascinated by the morning dew. One day, on the bus, leaving for first grade, I was staring out the window at a particuarly heavy dew that was catching the sun. At a bus stop around the corner from my house, I spied a treasure trove of sparkling jewels in my neighbor's yard. All day at school, it was all I could think about. I couldn't wait to get home again and rush over to Dwight's house and search his front yard for the emeralds I had seen glowing in the grass that morning.
I was so disapointed when Mom called me home for dinner before I'd had a chance to find the gems. I went back for days and days, because I was so certain that there were treasures there, and I just had to keep looking.
Little Mayara is the Dew Drop jewel that I finally found.
I love that name: Dew Drop! How cute! And how lucky she is to have you in her life to not only be so loved but to have so much fun with.
When we got our fourth dog, we had nicknames for all of our other dogs but I had had to wait for the "right" nickname to come to me for our sweet baby. Now, he has more nicknames than all of them. My dogs are the light in my life so I know you won't take offense that when I thought of your sweet Dew Drop I thought of my sweet babies - some people may take offense - but I know you love your dogs too.
Congratulations on your new kitchen! Can't wait to see it with all your touches added.
Posted by: Lisa | October 06, 2011 at 07:55 AM
What a great story! I think Dew Drop is a wonderful fairy name!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | October 06, 2011 at 08:39 AM
And she is a wonderful baby!
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Posted by: Karla Nathan | October 06, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Hi Karla, haven't visited in a while, your kitchen is looking gorgeous, love the chandelliers, and the "grandfaeries" are adorable, I will have my youngest grandbaby for 4 days next week, and like you I'm trying to remember how I did this when mine were little, hope it will all come back to me! Blessings!
Posted by: Celeste Hude | October 06, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Celeste, it seems a lot harder to juggle the grands than it did mown kids, but on the other hand, its more fun too! Have a wonderful time with your little one next week.
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Posted by: Karla Nathan | October 06, 2011 at 11:18 AM
She is adorable and I think Dew Drop is a very cute fairy name.
Danielle
Posted by: My Blessed Serendipity Life | October 06, 2011 at 11:36 AM
How sweet. What a beautiful fairy name. And a beautiful fairy to match it. Hugs!
Posted by: Thespoena McLaughlin | October 06, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Dew Drop, how precious for Mayara's fairy name and your personal story behind it.
Posted by: Tami Hacker | October 06, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Oh Karla what a wonderful name and story!! She is such a doll! Every picture is one of great joy and contentment! She is such a joy, especially after all the worrying you did before she was born! AND she has great taste in Grandma's and puppies!!
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | October 06, 2011 at 12:47 PM
What a beautiful story and lovely name for your precious little grandbaby. What a wonderful Grammy that you are!
Posted by: Sheila R - Blessed and Distressed | October 06, 2011 at 05:21 PM
It's a perfect fairy name...and really perfect for her with those saphire eyes to go with the emeralds in your story. :) Such a happy, content little fairy-baby.
Posted by: Samantha | October 06, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Your little gem is a perfect Dew Drop. She is beautiful. Love the shopping trip to give her lots of background in selecting the right crafting supplies.
Posted by: Saucy Chick Sherry | October 06, 2011 at 11:52 PM
What a sweet story and name. It sounds to me like someone has fallen in love!
Posted by: Kathy | October 07, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Karla,
Wow, where did the time go? That baby is growing up so fast! I love Dew Drop, I may call her D.D. To go with LeeLee. That's good your break in her in early. Her first word may be 'thrift store please!'
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | October 07, 2011 at 08:24 AM
How blessed you are!
Posted by: Gloria | October 07, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Oh gosh, that is perfect Lisa! We thought
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Posted by: Karla Nathan | October 07, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Oops, I left a messy reply, my iPad tricks me sometimes. Last week I called someones art poo due to auto check. I was saying oooh
Now I dont remember the rest of what I was going to say, but anyway please disregard my half reply.
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Posted by: Karla Nathan | October 07, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Hi Karla, Oh what a beautiful fairy name, love it. She is just the cutest, boy if I had her I would be squeezing her all the time. Never to young to learn to shop and shop for supplies. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs, Terri
Posted by: Terri Gordon | October 07, 2011 at 08:25 PM
That is a beautiful story and a beautiful name for such a beautiful wee lass. :)
Cheers,
Tracy
Posted by: Tracy | Screaming Sardine | October 08, 2011 at 12:51 AM
What a beautiful little fairy! It's great that she's a dog lover and enjoys shopping at such an early age!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | October 08, 2011 at 05:46 AM
What a special story to encapsulate the love you have for Dew Drop! Will you merge it into one word as Dewdrop like you did for Sugarwings?
Good luck with the two grandgirls. You are an angel to help take care of them even in the midst of your own upheavals at home.
Posted by: Soarenth | October 08, 2011 at 01:47 PM
Oh my goodness!! She is just too sweet and adorable!!! I love the fairy name you have chosen for her and the wonderful story behind it!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | October 09, 2011 at 01:28 AM