many beautiful gifts for Tesla

First is a giant soft white towel with "Tes" on it from Linnea, my high school friend. Linnea gave birth to Oliver about half a year before me. I've called Linnea many times asking her advice about pregnancy, birth, and all that baby stuff. Next are a bunch of books that the mother of my soul mate friend from nursery school (yes, we've kept in touch this whole time) sent. She works in a library and gathered some great books.

Then Ian gave the ultimate classic "Pat the Bunny" book. Doesn't everyone recall that soft fuzzy tactile bunny? The cute kitty shoes are from Cathi, another high school friend now living in San Diego. It's hard to imagine Tesla walking, but apparently these are great shoes to start in. Cathi also sent THE MOST USEFUL gift called the Hooter Hider. I had been struggling with using Tesla's blankets, wrapping them around me when breastfeeding in public, always concerned about Tesla suffocating. With the stylish Hooter Hider (I got a super cute polka dot one), I just flip it over my head and I'm ready to feed. Plus, I can watch Tesla through the rigid neckline. I absolutely love it and highly recommend it!

Next is a handmade quilt from one of Dav's friends in Okinawa. The material has the Japanese 招き猫　(maneki neko) and kanji character prints. It's quite gorgeous and has a dedication to Tesla. I'm incredibly touched that Sharon took the time to make a whole quilt. This is something Tesla could hand down to her child someday (eeek! to think of Tesla growing up!!).

Lastly, Ele and Will sent a silver spoon from Tiffany! When I first saw the trademark blue box, I couldn't figure out who it might be from. Dav and I aren't exactly the Tiffany type. But when I saw Ele and Will's name, it was like, "of course!" With a cute silver piglet and Tesla's initials T.R.Y. engraved, I'm totally in love with it. So, Dav and I will be feeding Tesla with a silver spoon!