Who is this beauty you ask? It is sweet Jenius, my mother, mid pregnancy with me in her belly. I found this picture the other day and scanned/sent it to my mother and she told me it was taken in the mountains of Greenville, SC. I am guessing Spring 1973. What a beauty! Just look at her. Bee hive hairduo. Sassy plaid flared maternity pants. Cute little smocked maternity top. She's got a coke in one hand and the latest 8 mm video camera in the other. And speaking of Coke in her hand, What a body! Woah Daddy! You've got yourself one hot wifie!
Anyway, when I found this picture and realized that was me my mother was carrying in her belly, it made me proud of my mother. It gave me a warm feeling. A feeling of comfort. A feeling of the sweetness of pregnancy. The love a mother has for her baby. A feeling of gratitude and a happiness that I was wanted! Thank you mom!
In the past ten years my parents have been blessed with very frequent grand babies. Currently 10, soon to be 12. Any time now my sister Dolly and her husband Leland will be welcoming their first baby, little Michael into their life, which brings me to a sweet, for lack of better words, sniff-sniff feeling.
Dolly, I want to say to you, that there is nothing like the feeling of your sweet little baby being laid on your chest the moment it is born. The warmth you feel in your heart and in physically holding your warm tiny baby is something you will never forget!
I love you Dolly and Leland. I am so proud of you. You two are such a good team. And Dolly, I am so happy that you have Leland to love and take care of you and baby Michael. What a sweet sniff-sniff feeling!
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I can honestly say that is one of the COOLEST pictures I have ever seen! Seriously, Jenius looks like a model with how she's dressed and the way she's posing. And you're right, check out her body...ROCKIN!! Jenius, you have passed on your good looks and your nice figure down to all your girls...I'm sure they appreciate it too!
Denise, don't get me teary eyed this early in the morning! :) There is no better feeling than holding your baby for the first time - a feeling you will never forget. I can't wait for Dolly to have that baby and experience it too!
Great, SWEET post Denise! You're one great mama!!!
Sniff sniff is right! Your words were so true, Denise. WHen you hear that first cry and then see that face that you've been wondering about for so long, it's a feeling that is so indescribable. It's like time stands still for a few seconds and it's just you, your husband and baby...finally a family:) Enjoy this day, Dolly! You will never forget it!
Sweet, sweet post! That is a great picture of your mom and what sweet words to both she and Dolly. It got me a little teary eyed this morning. Tenderness!
Precious words to your sister. And I agree Mrs. Jenius looks wonderful pregnant!
Wow! You have me teary this morning for sure! I'm sitting here bouncing on my ball trying to get things moving along and saw this post. First of all, mom is a looker. That's a great picture of her and one I've never seen before. I love how you thanked her for wanting you too! You're a wonderful sister Denise and I can't wait to experience what you described in this post. I think today is the day! Leland said this morning as he was leaving for work, "October 17th sounds like a good date for a birthday." It was cute!
Sniff Sniff for sure. That was so tender, Denise and you are absolutely right about that feeling. I love that pic and I must say Jenius and Dolly might be clones in that pic. It looks like Dolly minus the beehive...face and everything! Great post, Denise!
BTW, LOL big time at Dolly saying, "I'm just sittin here bouncin on the ball..." Hilarious.
Wow! I loved this post and what a hot mama indeed....I see where Dolly got her pregnancy genes! I've had that sniff sniff feeling every time I've talked to Dolly these last few days just thinking of what an awesome experience she's about to have. You summed it up nicely. There truly is nothing like the experience of looking into your baby's eyes and holding him/her for the first time. Thanks for the sniffles this AM!
Denise, what a wonderful blog. I think you had everyone a little teary eyed this morning. I can remember that day in detail, just like it was yesterday. It was my birthday and Daddy, Dayna and I went out on a day trip. It's a long story, so I won't go into it, but we had a wonderful time, and even though you weren't here yet, you were still very much a part of that special day. The nine months of looking forward to a baby are almost as wonderful as actually giving birth and seeing that child for the first time. Almost, I say. That first look at your new precious little bundle is worth all the pain, discomfort and anything else you may have gone through. Dolly, I'm waiting for the phone call that you're ready to go. Until then, you're in my prayers for a safe, easy delivery. ILY
Precious! Denise, your Mom is a cutie pie! (and your sister Dolly, looks like her!)
You are do right about those first moments when your life is forever changed, aren't we lucky to be Mommys?
Praying for you, Dolly!!
I love your post, Denise! Great picture of your mom! So excited for Dolly!!
I am crying! What a sweet post! All the emotions of seeing your baby for the first time and the burst of relief and happiness you feel is so over the top of any feeling you have ever felt. Watching your husband stand in amazement of you and his baby...Oh Dolly, you have so much more to look forward too! Surreal
JENIUS!!!! You little Fashioneesta, you! You were one precious pregnant momma and Dolly does look like you in that picture. Now is your hair naturally blonde or brown? Denise, that was a wonderfully, sweet thing to say to your mother. You articulated it so well. You also had me very teary and reflective of when my sweet babies were born. You are right, there is no greater moment than when you see them for the first time. It is especially neat the very first time so I am excited for Dolly because of what is coming for her later today. I still am amazed when I look at my kids, especially my tall boys and think that they lived in me. God's design is just amazing.
I was just sniffing in Dolly's post and now in yours. I cry at anything. That is very sweet Denise. And whoa you mom looks good. Her legs are so thin. And she is still smoking too!
I am having a hard time holding back my tears as well! SO sweet Denise. The coke is totally cracking me up.
this brought tears to my eyes. Oh how I pray God will bless Mitchell and I with more children. They are a blessing!! It was a wonderful moment when Sarah was handed over to me this little baby, created by God and totally dependant on me. What a awesome God we have!!
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