Yesterday my wedding dress came home after being borrowed by the girls in our Stake for a modesty fashion show and even though I was in the middle of getting dinner ready and helping the kids with homework and entertaining my sister Amanda - I still HAD to try it on again. I mean seriously, it was right there. I don't know what I was thinking, it hasn't fit me since before I had Jeffey but I thought to myself, "I can't be that much bigger than I was when I got married, I feel kind of thin now. . . maybe it will fit!?" I was so very wrong. Amanda tried to stuff me in it and I think I dislodged my spleen or liver or something because my guts felt sad at me after I tried to smash them.
Why, you ask, am I telling you all this? Who knows. I've just been thinking about how I've changed in the past almost 11 years (our anniversary is May 12th). I've had five babies, one at a time. I feel pretty okay that I'm not as slender as I used to be because what I've "traded" for my young lithe body are five wonderful children who thought I was crazy for prancing around in my wedding dress while they were trying to watch Sponge Bob, but they did enjoy carrying my train. I'm sure that there are many other changes I've experienced too. I surely love my Ryan more than I did 11 years ago and I didn't even think that could be possible!
Anyways, I'm just saying, it was a good trade. I wouldn't change a thing.
Except for maybe that Amanda tried the dress on and it fit her. Brat.
15 comments:
Rule number one do not let Amanda try anything on in front of you. No matter how thin you are (which you already know you are),that is a bad idea. I once made the mistake of going swimming with her. That was a very very sad day. How about next time I am there I will try your dress on and make you feel very very good about yourself.
I love your sweet family. It makes me happy to think of you guys.
You have had 5 kids & still look amazing.
If by "fit" you mean I was able to squeeze all my guts into it then yes, it "fit." I think I may have injured my liver as well.
I love the deep thoughts! It is interesting what we trade for our family and future life! I don't think being skinny is nearly as important as being a happy loving mommy - and wifey! You still look amazing! I wish I looked that good before kids!! I don't mind my extra baby weight and have no real expectations of getting down to prebaby weight and it doesn't matter, strange but true (even though I have goals... just don't reach them)
I'm with Kate. I could bring my wedding dress over to make your day if you'd like:) Of course, it would be knee length. You look fab and one day our kids will appreciate all that we've sacrificed for them, right? Maybe even before they have their own kids. I want more deep thoughts. It's fun to hear how your brain works.
I dont have a wedding dress but I have a dress from high school I could try on and make you cry. You are ONE HOT MOMMA.
So... take that, big crazy messed up world!
You're prettier now than ever - and that's saying A LOT! I've always envied your natural beauty, but I love you more for the person you are inside.
I seriously think you could have been a super model if you had been interested. Thanks for NOT choosing that lifestyle. I appreciate your decision to marry Ryan and finish raising him and giving us five fabulous grandkiddies!!
So, where are the pics?!?! Tee hee hee! I have yet to see one where you look like you have had ONE kid let alone FIVE. Oh my!! You are amazing!!!!
You have such a gift for taking a simple moment and making it into something profound for us all to think about! I remember your wedding so clearly - was it really 11 years ago???
I have learned to just stay away from the dress and try on the veil. And guess what?? The veil fits!!!
Isn't life so fun! Your tiny now and how lucky after five kids! When my kids pinch my flabbies as we call them I tell them that they helped make those flabbies. What's happening with the reunion. We need to have some more email meetings.
Um... Who was telling me a while back I needed to post??? Um... you need to post soon!
Wonderful story! You have a gift for writing as well.
I don't know what the problem is, I tried on the socks from my wedding ensemble and they fit perfectly!
Terry used a bit of your story about the bridal gown try-on in his Mother's Day talk -- anonymously, of course. It got so many chuckles! Thanks for the sweet principle you taught of it being a "good trade." You are lovely, inside and out.
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