Robyn Carr Quote

When the last dish was put up, Vanni asked Marianne if she could borrow a bedroom to nurse the baby. Of course, sweetheart, the older woman answered. But no one in this family is uncomfortable with a nursing mom, not even the children. Do whatever you’d rather—take a bedroom or sit with us, it’s entirely up to you. We’re kind of homespun around here. What about the men? Vanni asked. They’re even less uncomfortable. North’s wife laughed. The first time I put Angie to the breast, demurely covered by a blanket, Stan walked right over to me, lifted the blanket and said, ‘Marianne, honey, come and see how good this little critter sucks!’ Oh, my, Vanni said. Think they’ll stay outside a while? I think Stan will give you time to get used to us before he pulls his tricks, Marianne said with a smile. Not much time, though—take that as fair warning. So