My mother had not been married long when she discovered she was expecting a baby,,, me.
Of course my parents were excited. A new person coming into the world is always exciting. At that time parents did not know whether their baby would be a boy or a girl. Daddy wanted a girl. I have no idea if Mom had a preference.
They had to get a crib and all the furniture needed for a baby. A baby needs diapers, blankets, and clothes. I hope they enjoyed gathering them.
Mom had always loved baby bonnets. You know the kind. They fit the baby's head and then have the big brim that is supposed to be cute.
She bought bunches of them. If she had a girl baby it would always have a bonnet.
Poor Mom. She did have me... a beautiful baby girl with a round face. My cheeks were the roundest of all.
She would put one of her bonnets on me and I looked like a fat baby. Actually Mom said I looked like a watermelon in a baby bonnet. It broke her heart.
I still do not look good in a hat. What a shame.
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