Embrace the Double Chin

One thing I’ve learned from Eliza as a newborn is that one can be happy and full of joy, even with a double chin. This girl knows who she is… so fresh from heaven… a daughter of God.

Why is it that once we’ve been on earth for a while, we let the “World” influence our thoughts? As a society, we always want to be skinnier, cuter, with smoother skin, etc. I’m one who laments the fact that I got the double chin. But – why not embrace it?… see it as a gift from the ancestors! :)

Sigh… hardly any exercise, and eating yummy treats isn’t workin’ for a slimmer post-partum-mama. I’m going to make an effort to see the good in myself even if I’m not as healthy as I wish I were, etc. And making my body more healthy will be a nice goal to work towards… but a healthy spirit and emotional self is good too.

p.s. isn’t that such a cute quilt in the background? My friend Melissa Dickson gave this to Eliza with a cute matching burp rag. I love the bright fun pattern. Plus, that gal is so talented in the quilt department. I loved seeing all the fabulous quilts she made when I’d go visiting teaching. Love talented people!

p.p.s.  i just reread this post that I wrote a few days ago… it’s up-down-all-around and is probably contradicting itself with “love who you are”… but “work towards a healthier you”… does that work?  Well… anyways… it is what it is.  Mostly I just love Eliza… love that she is so sweet… love that she is so innocent and perfect straight from heaven… love her precious example of purity.