I call women like this “Sunshine Women,” because their radiant spirits shine, they emote love and tolerance and generosity, even when the world seems dark sometimes. Maria and I got up early to give my daughter Emma  a chance to rest, I am reminded how exhausting having a baby is.

I made a fine country breakfast – fresh farm eggs, farm bread, apple bacon thinly cut, coffee – but before that, Maria and I took turns sitting with Robin and playing with her. She loves to dance, and has begun to chat. We sang to one another and said “uh-oh” a few hundred times.

My heart did sing a bit when I saw Maria and Robin having so much fun together, Maria is the most nurturing person I know, although she does not know it. I just loved seeing these two beautiful Sunshine Women together.  I welcome Robin into this radiant community.

I am lucky to have two such wonderful women in my family, in my home.