chelseah

On a sunny June day long ago, Andy and I walked around the corner to visit our friends, Rod and Jill, just home with their new baby. I didn't know much about babies, had never held one, considered having them, paid much attention to babies at all. On the walk home, an hour after I held Chelseah, I turned to Andy and said, O, let's have a baby! It was one of those moments for me. I remember the place where we stood on the street. And absolutely, the greatest gift for me in life has been mothering my three darling girls- something I told Chelseah a bit ago, thanking her for the adorable inspiration she was as a newborn, still is as a young woman.

Chelseah's wedding is today at 4:00, in a field by the sea. With the sun shining on an Indian summer afternoon before sunset, we will be there to wish her all the happiness and joy that this day can bring to her and Zack, their families and friends. All the best, dear Chelseah- nothing less for you, that sweet sprite with twinkling eyes, rosebud lips and a welcoming heart. xoxo   

Comments

[melissa @ the inspired room]

That is so sweet, Charlotte. We had a similar moment when we decided to have our son 8 years after our daughters were born. My husband and I were out to dinner, casually talking about the day, when he surprised me by saying out of the blue "I want us to have another baby because I want to have a big family and lots of grandchildren someday when I am old!" I was shocked, I thought were were done with babies, but we had our son shortly thereafter!

Ah, you bring back sweet memories!

And how wonderful to now go to the wedding of that inspirational girl! It sounds beautiful.

Love,
Melissa

[Christe']

what beautiful memories,
you have such a gift for making beautiful pictures with your words.
thank you,
C

[Kathy]

I remember those days...you have to be young to make decisions so fast. Now I tend to try to make the PERFECT decision ha ha. When I was young I went with emotions now I tend to decide with my mind...which can really be a downer ha ha. Isn't it hard to believe how fast the time does goes? How sweet that this little Chelseah changed your life without even knowing it.
Best,
Kathy

[Junk 2 Jewels]

What a bitter sweet day. I can't imagine the wide variety of emotions that will be felt. Wishing them many blessings in their new life togather. Tracy

[Cre8Tiva]

haope the day was beautiful and everything you both wanted it to be...congratulations to them both...blessings, rebecca

[Sue]

Treasured memories...so special.

Hugs,
Sue

[Ann]

What a lovely memory!

But why do people insist in weird spellings for their children's names? It only creates complication, not that Chelsea is so easy anyway -- but that additional "H" will haunt her lifelong.

I'll admit, though, that I've always wanted an "e" at the end of my name, too -- so maybe seeking uniqueness is not unique!