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!!!
aw. i love that illustration. you should make some cards and sell em...on your WEBSITE!....
Posted by: justJENN | December 03, 2004 at 08:57 AM
what a sexy and stunning pregnant chica! i love her bubble and her expression. very cute.
Posted by: erika | December 03, 2004 at 09:16 AM
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.
Posted by: Enid | December 03, 2004 at 09:24 AM
What a great interpretation of 'bubble'...and I totally relate to how you felt when pregnant!!! Really excellent...
Posted by: violetismycolor | December 03, 2004 at 09:30 AM
As always your drawings are awesome!
Posted by: ani | December 03, 2004 at 10:11 AM
Great interpretation! Your illo is very pretty.
PS - Thanks for your nice comments on my illos!
Posted by: Satu | December 03, 2004 at 10:31 AM
I love your illo!
Posted by: Bertha | December 03, 2004 at 10:57 AM
I love the writing as much as the picture. How can I ever repay you for carrying our babies?
Posted by: Hank | December 03, 2004 at 10:59 AM
Thanks for the comment! I just love yours too! Such a great idea!
Posted by: Jessica Kenenske | December 03, 2004 at 01:01 PM
so cute this illo and I love the story behind it. You're always very good at that :o)
Posted by: Yvonne | December 03, 2004 at 01:07 PM
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)
Posted by: tammy | December 03, 2004 at 01:26 PM
what a great take on "bubble". i loved reading the story as well as the picture.
Posted by: becka | December 03, 2004 at 02:22 PM
Leslie, what a great illo! I love your interpretation of the theme, and the sweet story behind it...awwww!
Posted by: Giao | December 03, 2004 at 03:19 PM
Such a sweet post from a sweet little Mama!
Posted by: jes | December 03, 2004 at 03:30 PM
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.
Posted by: Lisa | December 04, 2004 at 07:57 AM
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!
Posted by: Charla | December 04, 2004 at 12:20 PM
:) ...i think your description about being pregnant with a little bubble of life inside of you is lovely. thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Serena | December 04, 2004 at 01:14 PM
That is very, very cute!
Posted by: Jess | December 04, 2004 at 01:22 PM
i agree...GREAT illustration......i bet it'd be a big seller on greeting cards :D
Posted by: alexandria | December 05, 2004 at 08:09 AM
Awww.. how sweet! I love the new drawing, as usual. Your talents never cease to amaze me.
Posted by: alexis | December 05, 2004 at 08:36 PM
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.
Posted by: yvett | December 05, 2004 at 09:34 PM
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!
Posted by: meg | December 06, 2004 at 06:15 AM