Mint finally has the traditional adoption-issue Meek Bitty shoes completed. They can be taken on and off easily and the glossed cardboard soles enable Mint to stand without assistance while wearing them (something none of the bitties but Paprika can do because of slight rounding in the feet around the wires). They are also super cute. Now I need to adjust their pants- they need leggings to go under the boots and boot-cut pants to go over.

We at Panther-stars would like to wish everybody have a safe and happy celebration today. The United States is messed up right now, but I’m quietly confident it will get better and I’m proud to live in a nation that we can force change for the better in, where our voices and votes matter. Remember the starting tenants of the US from our Declaration of Independence- “ We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”. We are a nation of immigrants, and we should celebrate that.

The bittys here would like to join this- Saffron, Mint, Paprika, and reluctantly Sathe wish you a safe and happy holiday. The text is the poem “The New Colossus, inscribed onto our Statue of Liberty.

Mint has been settling in well, missing Cinnamon aside. They spent much of today reading. The fireworks have been loud today, so i’m glad they were the only one not panicking at all.

Finally the time has come. Mint is finally finished (Mostly. They still need their sweater and boots, but I can’t won’t wait any longer for those to be finished. I’ll just post them up when they are done. Mint is a Meek bitty, a a real darling. I’ve got some photos, though they are shy, I’m hoping Cinnamon’s arrival next week will help with that.  Here we go. 

Mint a cutie. Teal eyes, delicate features. Mint’s got some faint scarring on their palms/forearms. Why?  To be later revealed. They are being adopted as part of a pair with their best friend, Cinnamon, who should be introduced next week. Mint is nervous about the temporary separation, so they are clinging awful tight right now as I carry them inside. (Literally. Because of the way the dolls are built, positioned like this the pressure of his grip is actually fairly significant and noticeable, like I would imagine a living, breathing version of Mint to be. I like the physical symbolism of it.)

All my bittys yet introduced. Saffron, Mint, Paprika. Sathe, my sister’s bitty, isn’t pictured but has been previously introduced. There will be two more introductions for  bittys. I also have four empty beds for if I adopt any further bittys after the next two.

He like Berry well enough (My very large teddy). This is a good development considering his shyness. Saffron and Paprika startled him, and Paprika’s talkativeness isn’t helping. Mint has a lot of trouble keeping up with their quick speech since they move too much for lip reading to be an easy task. They are being very polite and  very accommodating though once Paprika realized the problem.

They had some fun with my markers. I need to get some more their size, they have very neat handwriting. I’s like to see how well they can draw with pens not as big as they are. In far more detail i’m sure. I probably couldn’t even do a basic doodle with huge pens my size.

Mint’s bookshelf. They like young adult fiction, classics, fantasy, and just a touch of romance. Not my favorite genre, but they know what they like. Mint also likes dinosaurs. They were pleased with my provided statues/toys in their size. I’m super glad they liked their first day with me, even if it was a little stressful.

A glance at Mint’s room.Bed, desk with nice gems on it, bookshelf, some landscape art, They like blue and pink so their room reflects that. Well, they like this shade of pink. This nice metallic. It goes very well with blue, which is their very favorite.

After all the initial stress, Paprika somehow talked Mint and Saffron into playing cards. I’m not sure what they are playing and honestly i’m impressed. Cards are more Sathe’s or Cinnamon’s thing, not Mint’s or Saffrons. They are enjoying themselves though. I did all the card for a full classic deck by hand. I’m thinking of surprising them in a few days with a Uno deck in their size as well. They’ll enjoy that I think.

This looks fun. I picked up a tiny game of connect four and this is a good match for two papyrus type bittys. A nice puzzle to engage the mind. I’ve played a game of connect four where the board was human size was before, and it really is engaging. Saffron is asleep on the party rooms roof. Is that safe? I think so but i’ll move him in a minute to be sure.

Chilling by himself for a minute. Trying to communicate with Paprika has Mint very tired. I’ll be super happy once Cinnamon is here. Mint and him know each other very well, and Mint is anxious waiting. Cinnamon will also keep Mint from overextending themselves like this. Until then i’ll keep a better eye on them. I’ll also pick them up a new writing pad. They’ve almost filled their papers with all the conversations they’ve been having with Paprika. (As i’m sure most know, Meek type bittys are deaf, but prefer to write or draw to communicate rather than learn sign language. Mint does know a few basic signs, but only really use them with Cinnamon.) 

Hanging out while I attempt to practice sewing a shirt. Can't find a good pattern- if anyone has a good, easily adjustable by beginners pattern for making doll shirts, It would a be a lifesaver. I’m hand sewing all of this. I have mastered drawstring pants and I can do a basic tank top, but I want to sew a few shirts and sweaters with sleeves, and I’m getting close, but adjusting a pattern is hard with no actual instructions. Mint is checking out the tablet, Paprika the community bookshelf. Saffron is asleep. That isn’t where he should be, that bed isn’t intended for the bittys, but i’m not going to protest. Softbones are legendary for sleeping in weird places, and at least he is easy to find here.

Relaxing for a minute.

Seeking some comfort. Berry is too large for him to hug. Todays been a bit overwhelming.

Quietly watching while I scroll through Tumblr. I let him sit with me away from the others for a bit. They are all getting along, but enough is enough for one day.