Don't Blink

The original snapshot was taken over 50 years ago. My MIL, Mary a strong women now in her eighties is the lady in the scarf. I've always admired her. Like my mom these women come from a different era. They sure had style! Women looked stunning ALL THE TIME! It didn't matter if they were grocery shopping or bathing babies; they looked fabulous, feminine and chic. Jim's mom is a hoot! She is a women of deeply held beliefs and strong convictions. As I worked on this piece, I felt closer to her. I wondered what she might have been thinking as she looked at her little girl. Was Leslie walking away, looking over her shoulder, testing how far she could go on her own? Was she already showing signs of her strong will and independence? Leslie looks to be about a year old here. It's such a sweet time in a mom's life. We love our children at all ages but this time is shockingly short. It's an age where they don't judge us. They love us unconditionally and have yet to rebel. I think back to when my girls were babies. I didn't realize how short that time would be. Blink and our babies are all grown up.......