You know someone is special when, having only met her an hour earlier, she is graciously allowing one’s three-year-old son to spit chewed hot dog into her open palm.
That special-someone was Stephanie, who wears her babies adventurously. I was blessed to meet her this past Friday in Boulder. Stephanie, her husband, and their three boys were vacationing in Colorado, not far from where we live.
We met and it was like seeing an old friend. She is as sweet, pretty, funny, and gracious as her blog represents. If you are an Adventures in Babywearing fan, know you are reading the words of someone authentic. We met at an outdoor mall. After watching my kids (hers were with their daddy at her aunt’s home) romp around on an outdoor play area, we strolled for a bit and then had lunch. Joel somehow ended up being seated next to her. It was in the middle of our lunch when he decided he had a problem with his hot dog. Like the professional she is, she quickly grabbed a napkin and didn’t bat an eyelash when he spat it into her hand.
Thank you, Stephanie. I’m so glad I met you.
Oh gosh, this was just too sweet. I felt so privileged to dine with your family. And to have Joel’s chewed up hot dog in my hand. It was just *real* and I hope to lunch with you again someday!
It is true- you felt like an old friend, too. I love that.
Love,
Steph
So great that ya’ll were able to meet up!
That was really sweet! I love reading her blog and I’m glad to know that she is as genuine in person. How awesome that blogging buddies can meet all around the country…for lunch!
Oh how fun! Meeting blogging friends in the real world is the best.
Isn’t it just amazing meeting up with someone who just immediately clicks. There’s just that connection. And yes…if she allows your son to spit in her hand she must be pretty awesome
I don’t think I’ll ever get to meet a fellow blogger because of where I live, but Stephanie would be right up there with the ones I would most like to meet! It sounds like you guys had a great time!
The hotdog incident is a major mom moment if I ever read one. It’s instinct…or habit?
So special to meet people online that become your fast, good, treasured friend! Lovely picture…I keep up with her blog and can feel her sweet spirit from her words.
You just know that someone is really a mom when they let someone’s child spit food in their hand. She must be the genuine article! Now I must read her blog!