This photo is for Xia. Getting ready for Henry's birthday and reading Xia's blog got me thinking about the summer I was pregnant with my first son.Please note my belly button. I mean, how can you miss it? I actually put a band-aid over it to try to disguise it, but I think that made it more prominent than ever.
I remember being so hot that day! This was actually the second family wedding we attended in August 1999. I was in the other one. It was hot that day too.
Also, before anyone comments on the scrapbook, a disclaimer: I do not scrapbook. My mother does. She made little ones like this for both boys, and all I had to do was slap the photos in. I don't think Tommy's are actually GLUED in yet- just inserted into the correct pages. Maybe by the time he's 8...
This morning Henry woke up at 4:45!! He was so excited to look at the Star Wars books he borrowed from the library. He just got his own library card a couple weeks ago, and had reserved a book that he wanted. Yesterday he and Daddy went to pick it up, and Henry is buzzing with the excitement of it.
9 comments:
You look like a baby having baby. Seriously, you are so young looking...still.
Doesn't the popping belly button mean that the baby is "done"? (like a turkey! LOL)
How idiotic are those of us who decide to get pregnant in November so that we can be insanely hot and pregnant in the hottest of the summer months (August 9 baby, here)? ;-)
Thanks Eileen. Just recently they have stopped asking for my id when I buy alcohol. I have to admit, I'm kind of disappointed every time I see the "age verification bypassed" thing on my receipt!
Melissa- Tommy was born in February, so I have been pregnant at both extremes. My skin did some very weird things when I was pregnant in the winter...
I love the picture! You looked beautiful and very young!! I've been basically freezing Dan out of the bedroom at nights. I won't even allow the comforter on the bed. You and Melissa made it through the summer so that means I will too.
I love this picture! You look like you're stealing a soccer ball under your dress! :-D
sal
That's so nice that your mom started the album for you. I think mine stopped soon after Gabe was born and Boo's stopped when she turned one. I have so much to catch up on!
I always thought my belly button looked funny too when I was pregnant. But, looking at your picture with your belly button sticking out I see motherhood and smile :o)
Kristin
Sweet photo, sweet memories.
Hi Gretchen, I know that it has been a long time since I have visited your blog, sorry 'bout that. I have missed reading all about you guys but I just caught up and I am glad that you all are doing okay. I love the picture, you do look incredible, wish that I looked so good when I was pregnant. I went through summer and winter pregnant because Griffin was born in January it was in Alaska so the winter was far worse than the summer as you can imagine. Hugs to all of you and hope that you enjoy your day!
I have to second what Lora said. I can only wish I will look half as good as you when I am that far along. Beautiful photo!
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