My sister-in-law sent me a text tonight asking if I'd heard of Operation Beautiful, which I hadn't. Have you? If not, check it out - www.operationbeautiful.com - it made me smile and I hope this post makes you smile.
To everyone out there:
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
And you are PERFECT just the way you are!
I realize this is ironic for me to be saying to the world when just earlier today I was complaining about my cankles and feeling not so beautiful. But I think its fitting because I clearly had lost sight of the forest for the trees and am thankful for being given a reminder that I am beautiful. I was reminded that negativity in general is toxic and thinking and speaking about my body negatively doesn't do anyone any good.
So I vow to stay positive for the rest of this pregnancy, especially when it comes to my changing body. It may not be my "normal". And I may have over 50 pounds of "extra" weight added to my usual frame right now, but I am beautiful and this baby is beautiful.
And you, YES YOU, are beautiful.
I put the book on hold at the library earlier this summer for Al. I picked it up yesterday and she stopped over and got it last night. She offered me to look at it first but unfortunately I declined---so I'll wait my turn. She was really impressed by it when she found out about it earlier this summer. Positive is more beneficial that negative. And he will be a beautiful baby with a beautiful mom. Love you both.
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