Pickles N' Ice Cream

I remember the first time I was pregnant. It was such a curious, awe-inducing experience knowing that a little person was growing inside of me. Initially the ultrasounds resembled a teeny tiny bubble of black floating in my tummy. How could this miniscule bean of life contain all the blueprints for a full-fledged human being? Pregnancy is a miracle, really.

During the later stages, as we all know, the belly balloons up to bubble-like proportions. At this point the little kicks, hiccups and stretches of the little bun can be felt. After giving birth to my two little ones, I always felt a sense of emptiness and hollowness. We were no longer two beings encompassing one body. My kids now have free reign in the real world, and sometimes I feel like tucking them back into the womb...to protect them, warm them, hold onto them forever.

And a special, super duper thank you to PENELOPE and BRIANNA for being such ROCK STARS! They new ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY SITE is alive and kicking!!!

Comments

[justJENN]

aw. i love that illustration. you should make some cards and sell em...on your WEBSITE!....

[erika]

what a sexy and stunning pregnant chica! i love her bubble and her expression. very cute.

[Enid]

I love it. But then again, I love all the stuff you do.
I can also relate to your post especially when it comes to my two teens.

[violetismycolor]

What a great interpretation of 'bubble'...and I totally relate to how you felt when pregnant!!! Really excellent...

[ani]

As always your drawings are awesome!

[Satu]

Great interpretation! Your illo is very pretty.

PS - Thanks for your nice comments on my illos!

[Bertha]

I love your illo!

[Hank]

I love the writing as much as the picture. How can I ever repay you for carrying our babies?

[Jessica Kenenske]

Thanks for the comment! I just love yours too! Such a great idea!

[Yvonne]

so cute this illo and I love the story behind it. You're always very good at that :o)

[tammy]

i love it!

that's really sweet, both the story and the illustration. and the ice cream.

not so much the pickles, though. those are more sour. ;o)

[becka]

what a great take on "bubble". i loved reading the story as well as the picture.

[Giao]

Leslie, what a great illo! I love your interpretation of the theme, and the sweet story behind it...awwww!

[jes]

Such a sweet post from a sweet little Mama!

[Lisa]

Beautiful illustration. I just love your concept. It really made me smile. I can really empathize with your thoughts... You always feel like tucking them back safe inside, don't you? Amazing illo and post.

[Charla]

I love that being pregnant is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about "bubble," but your illo and description make it just perfect! Great job!

[Serena]

:) ...i think your description about being pregnant with a little bubble of life inside of you is lovely. thanks for sharing!

[Jess]

That is very, very cute!

[alexandria]

i agree...GREAT illustration......i bet it'd be a big seller on greeting cards :D

[alexis]

Awww.. how sweet! I love the new drawing, as usual. Your talents never cease to amaze me.

[yvett]

I LOVe your illo and what you wrote. I can relate *especially* about the emptiness you felt once you had them. After having Brianna, I woke up rubbing my belly and started sobbing because she was no longer in there.

What a beautiful comment from Hank. You're very lucky.

[meg]

hey thanks for the visit! really appreciate the comment :D by the way i love your interpretation of bubble too! the concept is very clever. cute preggy woman!