Countdown to Babyhood

Silver Baby Rattle Frahment

 

Countdown to babyhood, the dumpling that will arrive any time in the next two weeks. I do not know how I feel as it seems a bit surreal that is until I see Chelsea's growing belly. Chelsea has been the model of pregnant women: Hasn't been sick at all, started her maternity leave, feels good and has only gained about 15 pounds. Gee, I could gain that in a week.

The countdown finding a name.

Setting up a nursery:

Bassinet, blankets, diapers, potions, and a comfortable chair.

 

Crystal Baby in a Basket Down the River

A mobile above the bed.

 

 

French Antique Baby Fork

 

Eventually, sometime after breastfeeding a silver spoon and a fork.

 

 

Baby Bib Pin

A pin like this to hold down a baby's bib.

All the photos are things I have sold over the years.

I guess I have had a baby on my mind for some time.

 

Silver Antique French Baby Napkin Ring

 

 

A napkin ring… I haven't seen one like this in a long time.

 

 

 

These little shoes enjoyed being the host to someone who was learning to walk.

 

Silver ball rattle

 

A rattle.

 

Silver-cup

 

Before sippy cups.

 

Baby's bed medallion

Baby with a Star above Him Medal

 

These sorts of medallions with rings at the top were to hang in the bassinet.

 

 

 

I am going to have fun dressing up this baby.

 

French Brocante Chocolate Molds

Metal Figurines for a Child's Train Set

 

French Provencal Child's Set

 

 

Dressing up and playing!

 

Porcelain tags

 

Why not pretty labels attached to the basket of baby clothes?

 

 

Portrait of Child 1900s

 

Maybe I should learn to paint, or draw?

 

 

Brocante Bits Boy with Lace

 

Happy days ahead. The countdown to another beautiful relationship, you have been waiting to come for a very long time in you will be formed with some of the cells of those we have loved great grandparents, grandparents, parents… and now you.

I long to kiss your forehead and look into your eyes.

 



Comments

11 responses to “Countdown to Babyhood”

  1. The waiting is so hard!

  2. So beautiful, Corey! Especially your final sentence(s) … I had never thought of a grandchild or newborn in a family as embodying parts of those we’ve loved, some of whom are gone. Thank you for that! xoxo Kate

  3. You will be an amazing grandmother. I remember my daughter saying not to dress her child up, but secretly I had several vintage outfits that I took pictures of him in and by then she didn’t mind. I can’t wait to see pictures of your little, precious one.

  4. Lil Fleur

    My grandnephew is just a year. Lots of fun to watch him learning about simple things, like spoons and sprinklers and spaghetti. You will have so much fun!

  5. perfect…sending LOVE…Judy B

  6. It’s the most wonderful, glorious thing, Corey, this being a grandparent. So glorious. I am SO enjoying your anticipation. <3

  7. Diogenes

    Exciting. Those baby shoes are so cute! I wouldn’t name the baby Archie, lol.

  8. Jacklynn Lantry

    Beautiful post. I am excited to be able to share this happiness with you and your family. Thanks for so generously allowing us a peek into Chelsea and Martin’s bundle of joy:)
    PS I’m nannying for a wee one (Winslow, 14 mos) and I am absolutely smitten! He is a dumpling bundle of joy and happiness every single moment! You are going to have a ball!!!

  9. Jacklynn Lantry

    Another PS, Are you only going to speak English to him, like you did with your kids?

  10. frieda borowicz

    Corey, please share a picture of the “grandchildren ” cabinet, the one with the all the treasures that children will LOVE to see and hear the stories that go with them. We are so excited for all of you. Thank you for sharing this journey with us!

  11. Charland

    Love, Love, Love it. You are going to have such fun 🙂

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