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Mar032010
Back then I wanted more sleep. Now I don't care.
March 3, 2010
The other day when I was posting photos for the cooking post, I noticed my hand in this photo.
It reminded me of something I saw when I was looking at pictures with the kids.
It reminded me of this photo of me holding Kid A as a newborn, seven and a half years ago.
Oh my word, he's cute. But the real point is that I never, ever change my rings. To me, rings become a part of your body when you put them on. They are not something to be taken off and put back on. You just wear them. I've been wearing these two for fifteen years. FIFTEEN YEARS. Gosh I'm a jewelry fuddy duddy.
(Although yes, Eleanor, sometimes I wear Wonder Woman bracelets.)
When I was nursing, though, I used to take one of the rings off and put it on the other hand to show which side I needed to feed from for the next feeding. Rings are also useful that way.
But really, baby Kid A is so cute in that picture. Why can't I just have that back for a day? I'm sure I would appreciate him even more now, now that I know him so well and stuff. Sigh. I want to kiss his addictive forehead. Maybe I'll go sneak a kiss on his big ol' head that is about as huge as a table now.
It reminded me of something I saw when I was looking at pictures with the kids.
It reminded me of this photo of me holding Kid A as a newborn, seven and a half years ago.
Oh my word, he's cute. But the real point is that I never, ever change my rings. To me, rings become a part of your body when you put them on. They are not something to be taken off and put back on. You just wear them. I've been wearing these two for fifteen years. FIFTEEN YEARS. Gosh I'm a jewelry fuddy duddy.
(Although yes, Eleanor, sometimes I wear Wonder Woman bracelets.)
When I was nursing, though, I used to take one of the rings off and put it on the other hand to show which side I needed to feed from for the next feeding. Rings are also useful that way.
But really, baby Kid A is so cute in that picture. Why can't I just have that back for a day? I'm sure I would appreciate him even more now, now that I know him so well and stuff. Sigh. I want to kiss his addictive forehead. Maybe I'll go sneak a kiss on his big ol' head that is about as huge as a table now.
in Kid A
Kid A 
Reader Comments (12)
I had a ring I wore on my right hand for years and years... same fuddy duddy jewelry-rut. But I know what you mean about how they become a part of you. Until you lose them:( I even lost my engagement ring in the grocery store last year. so. very. sad.
Your kids are so stinkin cute NOW I have a hard time believing they could be any cuter as babies. And then, lo and behold, they are. I don't know though... it's a toss up.
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I completely agree with you about the rings! They do become part of you.
I think that you have lovely hands :) and of course Kid A - adorable then and now :)
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He is such a handsome person and so curious about the world. We look forward to having conversation with him again. Say hi for us.
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I didn't notice the rings. I was caught by your beautiful hands and fingers.
I agree about rings. Mine recently got stolen and I'm not sure what I want to replace them with. I shouldn't have taken them off...
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Aw, he was such a cute little baby wasn't he? He's such a cute bigger boy now as well. Ring fuddy duddy eh - that's a new one. I miss all of you!
I've blogged off and on for several years, so I've followed you in like manner. Each time I come back, I check in. I love your photos, your children really are beautiful, and I'm a bit jealous that you're learning to cook all that incredible food in India!
Oh this is beautiful :)
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Gah! Look at all of the bicycles in a row! That's pretty wonderful. Please make a video of the procession.
Oh Rachel, your hands are beautiful and so familiar. Must be cause of those rings.
Wow you kept up with them that long! This post reminds me of my class ring! Except I lose it, then find it, then lose it again, and find it. By the way, I like the new banner Ms. Rae. Nice!
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Heed, pants! I don't know about table sized forehead, but your kiddo was looking right into people from the day he was born.