The baptism was wonderful. It was a small service, as our 5:30 vigil service usually is, but there were people there I knew (beyond my family, of course) which was nice. I didn’t manage to get any pictures taken, and frankly, I’m glad. I forgot to assign the camera to anyone beforehand, and in the midsts of things I was completely focused on what was happening. I’m glad about that though, because I know I will have some really strong visual images in my mind from this, and I don’t want them to be diluted by images from the less intimate third person perspective.

The kids both did really well, although Gregory squawked a bit at being held over the font for his dousing. I love the smell of the oil they use, I kept sniffing Gregory’s head all evening. :-) I was tempted to delay in washing his hair, but then we went to Chinese food afterward and he smelled more like sweet and sour sauce than balsam, so I figured it was better just to let it go.

I would say more, but it is hard to put the images in my mind into words. Besides, I need to start on dinner and go wake up a baby who is taking a marathon nap (much to Matt’s dismay, since I’m off to bookgroup tonight and he’s taking care of the kids!) Everything was great though, and most of all I’m so glad that it is done and I no longer feel guilty that my children are not baptized!

P.S.  Thanks for all your kind words and encouragement!