Random Moment of Beauty: Napping with Cat


Ah.... what I would be doing if I wasn't a grown-up. As today has been one hectic day, I thought that in rebellion I would post this old picture of baby Joan in her bassinet on her lambskin with Earendil the Siamese Cat. Enjoy the day!

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Anonymous said…
What a pretty mobile (not to metion baby!). Did you make it?
9:21 PM
regina doman said…
I didn't! It was a Christmas gift to myself from Magic Cabin Dolls. (www.magiccabindolls.com) I just fell in love with it. Sadly, I don't think they sell this particular one any more, which is too bad because it's lovely.
10:07 PM
Kristen Laurence said…
What a precious photograph! So sweet.
11:52 PM
Suzanne Temple said…
I love this picture! The angle is perfect.
8:49 AM
Kelly said…
You mean other people do that too? I just bought the fairy clock as a birthday present for myself. My birthday isn't until June, so it's hidden away for now. I keep sneaking peaks at it, though!
9:17 AM
Jennifer said…
Regina, I happened upon your blog via Amy's Open Book. I am happy to share that what inspires you also inspires me...you just seem to actually put into action what I only think about: an away room (Not So Big House is great!); hideous plastics; wooden toys; etc. Those are just a few. I knew about your books and ordered some for my parish library. I'll be reading your blog every now and then. Thanks.
Jennifer
3:48 PM
Mrs Marcos said…
The baby is adorable but I'm especially drawn to the sweetness of the cat coexisting with baby Joan. So beautiful!
12:59 PM
regina doman said…
Welcome, Jennifer! (Joining you in cheers for the Not So Big house books, wooden toys, et al!) Thanks for reading!
2:01 PM
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