well folks...i had matt take a picture of me on the side of the house the other day to "document" my pregnancy. can't say that i love to look at my huge everything, but i'm sure glad at what's growing inside. i once read what a mother said about her newborn baby:
you not only grew under my heart, but in it
i love this saying...and boy does it hold true. it's amazing how much a mother's heart can grow for someone she's never met. maybe it's the HUGE sacrifice of pregnancy...throwing up most every day/several times a day for 5 months; only getting bits of sleep at night; every ligament and muscle just aching from the body change; that nice rash on my face; lovely stretch marks; peeing my pants when i cough, sneeze, or laugh; the emotional rollercoaster - i seriously cry during commercials!; getting winded from walking around the grocery store; having the feeling that my ribs are cracking every time he kicks....and yada, yada, yada...but it's ALL worth it.
here are the positives from the past 7.5 months of our lives: my boy, J, learning compassion - J rubbing my back when i throw up; J bringing me breakfast in bed when i was too sick to get up; J kissing my belly before he goes into his classroom without being embarassed to do so and then saying, "i love you baby brother"; my girl, G, learning responsibility; G cleaning the bathroom counter with a wet wipe; G sweeping the kitchen floor; G "folding" the laundry; G kissing my belly and telling baby boy all the fun things she's going to do with him; J & G praying every night for "our" baby; my sweet husband being so patient and kind even when my requests are irrational or difficult; making lots of fun things for our little man; seeing how i have people in my life who really care about me; feeling baby boy move inside me; and last but not least...anticipating his arrival. just knowing that the Lord is entrusting me with one of His sons humbles me, and i truly recognize the task before me. i pray every day that i can be a good mother to J & G, and i pray the same for this little boy coming into my life.
{on a totally different side note, by sis-in-law, auburn, told me about these cool photoshop actions - things to change up a picture, so i used one on this picture called "seventies". the gal's blog name who created the actions is pioneer woman...check 'em out!"}
here are the positives from the past 7.5 months of our lives: my boy, J, learning compassion - J rubbing my back when i throw up; J bringing me breakfast in bed when i was too sick to get up; J kissing my belly before he goes into his classroom without being embarassed to do so and then saying, "i love you baby brother"; my girl, G, learning responsibility; G cleaning the bathroom counter with a wet wipe; G sweeping the kitchen floor; G "folding" the laundry; G kissing my belly and telling baby boy all the fun things she's going to do with him; J & G praying every night for "our" baby; my sweet husband being so patient and kind even when my requests are irrational or difficult; making lots of fun things for our little man; seeing how i have people in my life who really care about me; feeling baby boy move inside me; and last but not least...anticipating his arrival. just knowing that the Lord is entrusting me with one of His sons humbles me, and i truly recognize the task before me. i pray every day that i can be a good mother to J & G, and i pray the same for this little boy coming into my life.
{on a totally different side note, by sis-in-law, auburn, told me about these cool photoshop actions - things to change up a picture, so i used one on this picture called "seventies". the gal's blog name who created the actions is pioneer woman...check 'em out!"}
17 comments:
Lovely, simply lovely! :-)
You're crazy, that picture is so cute! Don't be so hard on yourself. LOVE PW's action sets. I use them all the time. They make me happy.
that was really sweet. i feel the same way about being pregnant. some people love it, i love the result and the sacrifice i make while i am pregnant...
I'm one of those that loved being pregnant, despite the negative aspects of it. I simply loved watching and being a part of the miracle that was unfolding. And Lara, you look gorgeous, as usual!
The pioneer woman actions are great! Have you checked out tottaly rad actions. Love them! I got the 1st set...saving up for the 2nd set!
You are the cutest pregnant girl. You turly look great. Love the long hair. I hope these last weeks go by fast for you.
You look great Lara! It is a pain being pregnant but it does feel great to be part of such a sweet thing. And the prize at the end makes it all worth it! Love you hair, too! :)
Love the picture. You look Amazing. Not too much longer before this little guy will be here.
I love pioneer woman! And you look amazing pregnant, I looked like a waterlogged whale, you...do not even little bit.
lara you are stunning. I love hearing about your amazing family. It gives me something to shoot for and look forward to!
You look beautiful, Lara...just beautiful!
Alicia
You look incredible...you really do. If I looked like that, I would maybe even just keep getting pregnant over and over again. For reals. Okay...maybe not, but you look great.
GORGEOUS picture, little mama!!!! Your post so beautifully captured my feelings as well about this process and these precious little ones we've been entrusted with. Sure wish you lived closer!!!
lookin' gooooooood, mama! ♥
(I downloaded those actions a couple of months ago - fun!)
That reminds me,I love the song 'Baby of Mine'. I think you loved it too. And despite how yuck you feel, you look stunning!
That reminds me,I love the song 'Baby of Mine'. I think you loved it too. And despite how yuck you feel, you look stunning!
YOU ARE GORGEOUS! And I loved reading about your kids and what they have learned during your pregnancy. What a blessing to recognize the good!
I too am loving the Pioneer Actions. There are a few that are so so so similar to Totally Rad. I still want TRA2, but Spencer wonders why on earth I would need so many actions! :o) I can't give him much of an answer except the "I just want them." LOL.
Lara you look beautiful. Simply beautiful.
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