Ugly babies
Oh I know there aren't supposed to be any ugly babies, and it is true that they are all charming in their own way. Frankly, I've seen some mighty odd looking little ones, but they seem to be quite charming and lovely to their parents. I've wondered if my parenting skills would have stood up to the test of one of these funny looking kids, but thankfully, I've never been put to the test. All of my children (and grandchildren) have been absolutely beautiful. Now this is not just a fond parent's blind evaluation....every single one of them has been a "strangers stop you on the street to tell you how beautiful your baby is" type of kid. Jim had big dreamy blue eyes, straight blond hair, and the same charming sunny personality that Jack has today. Jonathon had curly dark brown hair, brown eyes, and the most winning smile in the world. Lisa, who grew into her wavy blond hair, started with curly dark brown hair. Her little round face with the green/hazel eyes just like her Daddy's, and luminous skin coloring, looked like a little russian princess. Adorable. Scott's amazing eyes were open when he was born and the Dr. said "you have a blue eyed boy". The other three children had the milky grey blue eyes typical of newborns that develop into their final color in the first couple of months. Scott's were electric blue from the beginning. You all know how beautiful Alexander, Kiva and Jack were as babies, and still are today. So, it's not just short sighted bragging to claim a family trait of lovely children. I'll rummage around for some baby pictures to post, the most critical observer will then have to concede that I am right.