I have decided, after reading numerous magazine articles and books, that many people have different ideas about the perks of pregnancy. Some see it as a holistic and spiritual experience, while others enjoy the "idea" that they can eat whatever they want. I think that there are many reasons in between that appeal to me. Although I don't think that every movement is wonderful (particularly when the movements annoy my organs and bones), it is amazing that your baby is so powerful. The perks of pregnancy according to me, are (1) emotionally, everyone understands that you are nuts thus you can cry and be crabby and everyone just kind of laughs and says "oh she's pregnant." (2) physically, although your body gets huge and weird, your huge and weird body get to spend 9 months creating a new life which then proceeds to exit out of you and bring you joy (and sleepless nights). Although there may be many more, such as being able to accomplish something new, receiving gifts and attention; the best is that you are able to begin a family.
Daniel is not one to sit still very often at all. My parents say that he is totally my son and that I drove my mom crazy too but frankly I can't remember that far back. There is one thing that Daniel loves to help me with, and that is sewing. He loves the machine and loves to sit in my lap as we sew anything. Sometimes I think about just sewing straight lines down my endless supply of fabric because I know he will sit still for awhile. A few months ago I had a good friend show me how to make rag quilts. The first one that Daniel and I sewed together was for my niece Abigale. Then of course I had to make one for my nephew Joshua. Then I decided to make one for Daniel. I was going to make a transportation one, full of trucks and planes and boats, but when I took him to the fabric store, much to my surprise and delight he chose dragons over the airplanes. So we started his quilt last week. He sat on my lap or next to me while we sewed every piece together. He was so excited ...
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