Psst. Don't tell Adam.

There's a love triangle in this house: Adam, Naomi, and Olga. Olga is Adam's lovey, or "transitional object," and formerly known as "The Seal."

Adam and Olga in November

Whenever Naomi can get her hands on The Seal, she treats her exactly the same way as Adam did at this age. She clutches her, carries her around with her, and pauses frequently to lay herself down on her, as if she were a pillow. Of course, this treachery is discouraged and Olga is the one thing that Adam is never obliged to share. We've also had some success introducing a different lovey to Naomi. The faceless organic cotton doll that Kevin and Susanna brought Naomi from California is de rigueur at bedtime. We're calling hir, "The Jester." I think ze'll stand up to the washer/dryer a lot better than Olga does. Pictures of The Jester to come soon. or someday. y'know. eventually.

UPDATE, May 10th: Naomi and Olga caught on film: