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We went to the park this morning, and the breeze was nice. I was worried that today would be really hot, but it wasn't too bad. I met another mom from a local babywearing yahoo group. It's impossible to meetup with these people because it's kind of new and disorganized. So I was glad one other mom came. As a result I was showing her my Beco and demonstrating with Ellis, who was kind of in a clingy mood and enjoyed hopping up in the carrier.

When I got home, the didymos wrap that I bought from someone was sitting on the doorstep just delivered by the mailman.* Yay! Since Marlowe and I are such fans of the wrap, I went ahead a real wrap, though the gauze was working pretty well. I wanted something a little more long term and designed to be weight-bearing. And already I think it provides better support for M. So anyway, I was super excited about the didymos, but Marlowe was sleeping. So I threw Ellis up on my back. And he's super snuggly and totally loved it.

Later Marlowe was crying, so I reached for my new wrap and proceeded to begin to tie him up to my front. Ellis walked over to me with the hugest tear in his eye, kind of sniffling and gasping like he was fighting back a deluge. I think he thought the wrap was for him. So sad!! So I walked back out to the car and showed him the Beco, and said this one is yours. He seemed happy with that. Especially after I put him in it. My high-touch kid loves to be worn--no matter that he's a 35lb three year old.

Well, after that, here I am stuck with two kids on me. So we walked up to the train station and watched a train come in and go out. And walked home. I got of lot "freak" looks. whatever. That seemed to satisfy Ellis's need for love.

I thought, by that point, a second coffee milkshake was in order.

*Piece of trivia. Both babywearing items pictured on my person bearing my children at one point belonged to kristen, who helped me take the plunge.