Saturday, August 21, 2010

Bel far Neinte: The Beauty of Doing Nothing

While on bed rest for the last 7.5 weeks I have had plenty of time to contemplate the 'beauty of doing nothing.' I'm trying to appreciate it, knowing that in a few short weeks I am exchanging nothing for a lot of sleepless nights and a whole lifetime of something and someone. Ironically, even now there are a lot of somethings I could do to fill the nothing hours, but I lack motivation. Maybe part of the answer is being grateful for the choice?

Days are long right now, but even reviewing the past 8 months, time has gone and will go quickly. So for now, I will count down and try to find beauty in nothingness while I wait.

Taken on Mother's Day (May 9), 20 weeks.

Taken on June 5, 24 weeks, at Rhett's wedding reception. Ty's cousin Tiffany is due around the same time, expecting a girl. Apparently pregnancy uniform for the evening was purple shirt and white ruffled skirt.

Taken on August 21, 35 weeks.

8 comments:

Angie said...

Hi Hannah. I didn't know you had a blog. I love the thoughts and photos. I'm happy that you will soon be a mother, though technically I suppose you have been since conception. Anyway, hang in there. Soon you will be so busy you will miss these days.

Karen said...

These are beautiful pics of you and baby. I hope you have central air. I can't imagine being "preggers" (as some other women folk call it) in this heat. I'm sure it will make him a cool baby.

Naomi said...

Hannah you are beautiful! This is so exciting. . .and I LOVE the yellow & red shirt!!

Marissa said...

You look great Hannah! Hang in there, it is worth it!

Unknown said...

Hannah, Cherish the nothingness, there will be times in the future that will have you wishing for it. Love your pictures. Dolores

Nanette said...

Aw! You're so cute pregnant!
I'm glad you get to do nothing for a while! (It's good you recognize that it won't last long!)

Amber said...

So, I found your blog. That wasn't very hard. Just went to Kristen's. Duh!! It was fun to see you today. You are SO close to being done. Good luck and CONGRATS!!! I'm so excited for you. You're gonna love being a MOM!

John, Mica, Jackson, Grace, Kai, and Lucy said...

Hello beautiful Hannah! I love your preggie pictures! You do look great! The count down is on, eh?!