Illustration Friday: Bloom

Bloom.  The word alone conjurs up images of color, life, vibrancy.  If bloom had a smell, it would be sweet and fresh like spring.  Like innocent, new buds sprouting and reaching towards the sun.

The word also reminds me of the new life blooming inside of me, growing and growing a tiny bit each day.  No longer quick, sharp take-your-breath away jabs, the bun's movements have slowed to more leisurely rolls and turns in my belly.  Not a moment, not a minute, not a single second of my day passes where I've forgotten that I'm pregnant. 

While a part of me has grown tired of being pregnant, another part of me wants to slow down and savor this time, for I know that I will never experience such a miracle again.  When the bun arrives, I will miss Henry's little hands patting and rubbing my belly.  I will miss Alison's kisses on my tummy each and every time she parts from her little sister-to-be.  And years from now, I just know that I will long for Hank's smile of surprise when he feels the bun kick and roll.  These are the moments that I want to preserve forever.

Comments

[papunella]

I like your illo. Pregnancy is what I associated with bloom too (even though I don't know how it feels yet). You're descriping very beautiful moments. It's really a pitty, that some experiences in live are so short. On the other hand it's good to know, that so many other beautiful moments will follow, just because live develops. Wish you time and mood to enjoy.

[Kerry]

that's a really sweet post. gave me a little "womb rage"! please confine your posts to all the naughty things your munchkins have done so i don't go get myself preggers! ha ha :) lovely illo too.

[Braidwood]

Oh that is so sweet. I loke your picture and I love your description. HAppy Pregnancy to you!

[Marieke]

Oh Leslie this is so sweet and so true!
Life goes so fast and sometimes I wish I could go back in time just to experiance the feeling again, not for long ...just for half a day or so ;0)

So enjoy and let the 'slow down one' take over!!

[hannah]

such a beautiful illustration, again you capture feelings and make them visual, you are so awesome! enjoy your time with the bun!

[ani]

What a lovely post!

[thesoulofhope]

oh, what a wonderful illustration, and that post, what a beautifully written post!

[alexis]

What a beautiful posting! Almost makes me want to have another baby....well, almost. ;)

[Cassi]

Your thoughts bring back such happy memories! Beautiful illustration too :)

[Giao]

Lovely illo, Leslie, and a super lovely post. It makes me look forward to one day blooming too. =)

[Island Girl]

wow leslie! this is gorgeous, ms talent! ;)

Enjoy your weekend! Happy easter!!!

[wynlen]

I love the feel of springtime in your picture. Great.

[Charla]

Your sweet post brought tears to my eyes! How beautifully you expressed this moment in a single post/illo.

Oh, and...Post some pictures for us soon!

[amanda]

Oh, how true that is--such rare and precious moments. What a beautiful illustration today--perfect for the saason.

[Yvonne]

I love your illo and post Leslie. It gives me that special spring feeling I always miss because I'm sneezing all the time!

[Kathleen]

That is so--- beautiful.
I love what you wrote. :)

[Marilyn]

Awww...sweet! (The illo and the post.)

[Linda]

This is all very lovely :)

[justJENN]

I think you know what my comment on that picture would be. So I'm not saying it.

[joleen]

oh leslie! this is absolutely beautiful- the true essense of the word "bloom". wonderful concept and excellent execution. :D

[monicalee]

Hi girl, you are talented.....where can I find more? Todays post is for creative girls like you!

[tania]

wow! its so exiting to hear about being pregnant!
I was so exited when I saw the post announcing it! even though I don't know you!
thanks for stopping in at my blog to say hello!
:)

[yvett]

I love the illo and the fact that you are enjoying your pregnancy so much. Its lovely to read. Thanks for sharing.