Thursday, July 04, 2013

Happy Story

 This is the story of a family of a mother, father, three little boys, and three grandmothers. 

Everyone expected the birth of a fourth little boy. Science was on the side of that assumption. 

Everyone is shocked that a baby girl has arrived instead. 

Her name is Reese Elizabeth. She is going to have three older brothers who wrestle and chase monsters and chances are they will treat her both rough and soft so that when she grows up she will be both tough and tender.











 Reese and her brothers live in a new house and they have a new yard where they will be able to swing, run, dance and play baseball.



 Reese's grandmothers are ready with the nail polish.


Reese's brother Drew also wants his fingers and toes polished. His Mother and Father do not like that idea, probably because the world is not really gender neutral, even with smart parents.  His grandmothers might one day quietly paint Drew's fingers and toes anyway.

And when the time comes, Reese's fingers and toes will be no doubt be painted in the open.

After all, let's get real: what is a passionate life without nail polish?

(welcome baby reese. We already love you madly)

love
kj
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42 comments:

  1. Barbara/myth maker05 July, 2013 01:05

    Welcome to the world, baby Reese! YOu have love all around you. I love the foot!
    Congratulations to all, she's a little beauty.

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 09:32

      Thanks so much, Barbara. I love the boys, but I'm so excited to have a little girl in my life!

      Love
      kj

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  2. Rob-bear05 July, 2013 02:29

    Welcome to the world, indeed, little Reese! Now you get to see the other folks in your family, including your grandmas, and Chase! What a cutie you are, even when you're sound asleep. (Especially when you're sound asleep?)

    Blessings and Bear hugs to all!
    Bears Noting
    Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 09:40

      Thanks rob. Healthy baby, healthy mother, just one more good sized life event to go (my knee) and then, hopefully, I'm bobbing in the Atlantic Ocean again :-)

      Love
      kj

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  3. Lori ann05 July, 2013 02:40

    oh! congratulations!! this is the best news! and yes, nail polish for all.

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 09:41

      I miss you and it's my fault! Please don't forget me :-)

      Love
      kj

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  4. Wieneke05 July, 2013 04:28

    Ooooooh !!! (meltmeltmelt) What a lovely little lady she is. Many congratulations to you all and I wish Reese a long and happy life.
    I hope Jess is okay?
    Where is brother number three?
    And don't you touch that nailpolish!

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 09:46

      Hi wieneke xo, it was deemed that brother Logan was still too little to visit the hospital. That was confirmed yesterday at home when he pulled Reese's leg like a chicken (oops, no Logan, gentle gentle )

      Jess is amazingly okay. I don't know how she bounces back do quickly. She will have three months off from work. That is very wonderful for her

      My toes got polished last night (thank you jb) in preparation for the operating table :-)

      Love you, my friend
      kj

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  5. Mim05 July, 2013 04:44

    Oh how LOVELY! And what beautiful pictures! Congratulations to all, YEA!!!

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 09:50

      Pretty awesomely cool, Mim. I'm shocked beyond belief we have a girl. I wasn't sure I could handle the wild energy and chaos of a fourth boy. That sounds so stereotypical but I can now admit (confirm) boys are different than girls.

      Plus, my odds have increased that someone will visit me when I'm 100

      Love
      kj

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  6. sukipoet05 July, 2013 06:40

    fabulous photos. what a lovely family. glad all are well and happy. nailpolish, LOL. You guys are too much.

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 09:54

      Suki, grin, I know it. If Jess reads this about nail polish for drew I will be in trouble. I not always an adult grandmother :-)

      Thinking of you, suki. How I want you toove to the cape! I will be there too

      Love
      kj

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  7. Mim05 July, 2013 09:19

    I came back to see the pics again - as lovely as I remembered from two hours ago. little girls are just as delicious as little boys, but a bit more mysterious...

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 09:56

      I think you're right, Mim, though I don't know why.

      I've come back more than once too. This list makes me want to laugh and cry all at once

      Love
      kj

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  8. Annie05 July, 2013 10:28

    Kj, This is so exciting, a girl! I had a feeling it would be a girl because the wish for one was so powerful. Reese is darling. I grew up with one older brother and two younger ones, I was the only girl and I can tell you that Reese is in for it :-), though it was mostly the younger brothers that teased me. Also you should know that girls can have wild energy too, I did and my family has the stories to prove it :-). Happy life for little Reese.
    P.S. I received your card :-).
    xoxo

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 10:36

      Haha Annie, heck, I know about wild energy! But I'm hoping there will be at least a little less chasing and wrestling. Maybe I'm dreaming :-) I do wonder if her two older brothers will approach her more gently than they have little Logan

      Love
      kj

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  9. Amanda Summer05 July, 2013 11:00

    Welcome baby Reese!! Beautiful images of mama and baby and big brothers....congrats to the proud grandmamas and enjoy these early days......xox

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 12:26

      thank you so much, amanda. we are over the moon! i'm surprised how glad i am!

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  10. Deborah05 July, 2013 12:15

    OMGoodness, LOVELOVELOVE!!! All I see is love. She is beautiful. What a treat. She will rule the play set and own the boys. And own her Daddy. It's a GOOD thing. Yes to nail polish, tutus, and princess tiaras.

    Sending Big Love,
    Deb

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 12:27


      YOU know, Deb!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing my joy. it means alot to me.

      love love
      kj

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  11. Deborah05 July, 2013 15:44

    I came back to peek at Reese again. Shhhhhhhhhh. She's still sleeping like the angel she is.

    ♥♥♥
    Deb

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 18:54

      Deb, you rock. Thank you again xo

      Love
      kj

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  12. Anonymous05 July, 2013 21:05

    Wonderful happy story!!
    I too have just welcomed a new baby into my family.. not mine, but my nephews... so much joy x

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 23:27

      So incredible, isn't it, Robyn? It has to be a miracle , science be damned

      :-)
      Love
      kj

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  13. Unknown05 July, 2013 22:47

    There is nothing like a newborns bandy legs and tiny feet...Congratulations. BABIES ROCK! I love them at this size! What a beautiful girl and a fantastic name! She doesn't look like she will be wanting for attention or love in that group! Congrats again! Z~

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    1. kj05 July, 2013 23:29

      Me too, Zoe.

      The boys are physical with eachother. I wonder how that will play out.

      Love multiplies :-)

      Love
      kj

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  14. Anonymous05 July, 2013 23:06

    Congratulations! She is beautiful.

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  15. marianne06 July, 2013 02:02

    Lovely pictures. She will be spoiled :)
    So nice for everyone!!!
    Once again I am so happy for all of you!
    Wonderful to see the boys so proud with their little sister

    ♥M

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    1. kj06 July, 2013 08:14

      They were thrilled, Marianne. Jess let them hold her and they were so tender; except when Reese came home and baby Logan pulled her leg and dropped it like a chicken bone!

      Love
      kj

      Travel safe xo

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  16. soulbrush06 July, 2013 06:15

    I am sitting here hiccuping with the tears. OMG she is just beeootiful, and those little boys are just gonna love her and protect her forever! And I bet they will all experiment with nail polish and all sorts of umimaginable things! Another big congrats from me and me and me. xxxx

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    1. kj06 July, 2013 08:16

      Thank you joss!!!!! Bring on the nails!!!

      Love
      kj

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  17. Vanessa Brantley Newton06 July, 2013 07:34

    How beautiful the new little one. What a sweet addition to this family! The boys seems to really adore her. Something happens to little boys when they get a sister. Congrats to you all. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such sweet words for me. I appreciate it so much!

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    1. kj06 July, 2013 08:21

      Thank you vee xo it was awesome to see the boys' reaction to the baby. I wonder what role each will play in each other's life. My family has expanded more than I thought it would!

      Love
      kj

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  18. Unknown06 July, 2013 08:26

    KJ - She is so wonderful! And just so you are prepared, I have 3 boys and 1 girl, and that little girl was like 5 kids all by her lonesome. lol! And we believed in nail polish and dress up for all, and it was always a party at our house. And now (all grown up) they are still a tight bunch, which is the best thing of all.
    Little Reese is going to stir things up, I am betting. :)) This is all such great stuff, KJ.
    (And the knee is going to go swimmingly, I am positive! xox)

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    1. kj06 July, 2013 13:58

      Hahahaha Pam. I'm sending your comment to Jess!!!

      I am optimistic about my knee!

      Lovelove
      kj

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  19. the walking man06 July, 2013 08:27

    So the grannies have had their 4th rodeo and granny kj can go in for her slice and dice in good spirits now. Hey tell the old poops that guys in Detroit have been painting their nails for awhile now and I don't think many would care to make a negative comment to them about it. and if they still can't get on board paint his nails black and raccoon his eyes...that seems to be the style.

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    1. kj06 July, 2013 14:02

      Ooooh good Halloween costume. Mark :-)

      You are right that my mind is now relaxed and clear for my surgery . I needed to know Jess and baby were both okay

      Thanks always mr walking man

      Love
      kj

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  20. Jos07 July, 2013 14:38

    Oh a girl!!! How absolutely fabulous. I am glad that Jess and Reese are both OK. Yes THAT is the main thing, all healthy and wow such happiness too. Love love love that's what makes a family and I can see it everywhere in this post. Perfect. xx Jos

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    1. kj07 July, 2013 20:43

      It's pretty damn awesom, jos. I'm so happy for my Jess and my sil and the boys and us!

      Love
      kj

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  21. Secret Agent Woman11 July, 2013 20:40

    Congratulations on the granddaughter, kj!!!

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  22. Mullin Avenue Workshop17 July, 2013 01:16

    Congrats, on your new granddaughter, kj!
    Reese is just exquisite!
    She is going to have so much fun, what a lucky baby!
    Brenda

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