Reminiscing

As Colton was scarfing down pieces of cantaloupe after his lunch this afternoon, I found myself just smiling at him. Was it that he was adorable, sitting there like a big boy in his chair, feeding himself? Was it that I was just feeling blessed? Was I smiling because I was thinking back on memories? Probably a combination of all of those things, but I think it was mostly because I was reminiscing.

When I was pregnant with Colton, within my first few months, I craved cantaloupe. I seriously felt like I could eat a whole cantaloupe a day. It was about this time of year - 2 years ago. It's so hard for me to think that it's already been 2 years. The smell and the taste of that fruit takes me right back to all of those feelings of joy, anxiousness, the unknown and the excitement of carrying my first child.

I loved being pregnant! Okay - nobody really ever loves being pregnant, BUT I really did love the idea of growing a person inside my body. I mean, how cool is that?!? It's crazy how just a smell can take you back to a place and time! It almost makes me want another baby...ALMOST.



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  1. JamieLynnApril 16, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Renee - I truly do (and did) love being pregnant! With no sickness and the wonderful feeling of a baby moving in there makes me not want this 9 months to end (since this is our last)! Enjoy those moments with Colton, and whenever the next baby comes! Loved reading your blog, BTW!

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  2. ReneeApril 16, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    yes, Jamie, there is something amazing about that feeling. :-)

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