perfect feet- not marked, not rough, not sore, not worn.
We had our baby’s feet measured yesterday and I kept the little slip of paper they gave me with his tiny size written down. It will go in his memory box, along with the newspaper from the day he was born, his hospital bracelet and his first lock of hair- things that won’t mean much to him until he has his own children and his own reasons to build memories this way. As I folded that piece of paper, I was struck at how momentous an occassion this really was. Not only did my son get the opportunity to prove to us that he is actually capable of sitting still for a few moments, but the measuring of his feet proved something more to me. He needs shoes. He’s walking, and not just in the physical sense. He’s starting that journey, away from me, but with me.
I was reminded of a beautiful post I read called My Mother’s Hands written by Katie at Sluiter Nation. It inspired me to write my own post, about my baby’s feet.
My baby’s feet are perfect for dancing, for stroking, for walking and for exploring. They are new, soft, plump and pink. They have not travelled far. The steps they’ve taken have been only on wobbly legs, growing stronger but still only finding their way.
These feet kicked me from inside, pressed into my skin and tucked under my ribs. These feet kicked on the outside, desperate to begin their lifetime’s journey. These feet stomp all over me, dance all over me, wiggle beside me. These feet are perfect.
My baby’s feet will take him places one day- places with me, places without me. These feet will show him sights I’ve yet to see and will only see through the tales he brings home. These feet will walk to school, will power the pedals on his first bike, will push the first scooter, will dance the first dance. These feet will take my baby far away from me… these feet- I hope- will bring him home.
We had our baby’s feet measured yesterday. He is a perfect size 3.
Lovely, lovely post! I’m still beaming from reading it
Ah thank you!
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What a lovely post! We’ve got a size 3 stomping around in this house too. Sadly her mum is not so organised as you to keep a memory box (good idea though!).
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Its never too late to start a memory box. I bet you have loads of stuff already that can go in. And please don’t be fooled into thinking I am organised- no way! I’m just way too sentimental for my own good!
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I LOVE this post! Baby feet are the BEST! I too marveled at Eddie’s feet before they were “used” for anything other than kicking and sucking on. His feet are still softer than adult feet, but growing hard on the bottom from so much running and jumping and dancing.
Oh thanks for your comments and thank you for inspiring me! I love your blog, have subscribed.
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Very sweet post! I too have a memory box for my little P. It is kept in his room and we enjoy looking at it now and again. I tell him the stories of why those items are in there. What a blessing it is to have children.
Hello!! Thanks for your comments, really appreciate it. We have memory boxe for both of them and the big one loves looking through hers already. Such a lovely way to remember stuff.
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What a beautiful post. So well written, moving and apt as my little one got his feet measured the other day too. You write like a dream and I think I will print this post and put in my baby’s memory box as it really moved me and encapsulated how I feel so succinctly. Thank you.
Wow thank you so much, your comments have made my day!!
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beautiful! my babys feet are the best. i took plaster casts of his hands and feet at 6 months, everyone else thought i was mad.
No, not mad! Baby’s feet ARE beautiful!
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Hi!
I’m passing through via the Tuesday hops.
Have a great day!
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Hi
Thanks for popping over, will have a read of your blog as soon as the baby naps!
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