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Watermelon Lessons

by Sarah Turner Clover Lane

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I made a few of the boys tuck this big round watermelon I brought home from the grocery store under their shirts to have a little more understanding of what I feel like every day…and then I made them up pick up their shoes.  We all had a good laugh and I could see a little light bulb go off in their heads-that was enough for me-it has to be because of course the lesson wore off before the day was done.

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  1. Anne says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:35 am

    This is awesome. Hope you are feeling good and everything goes well with you for the rest of the pregnancy!

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  2. Cath says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:37 am

    Hilarious. Ah, you are so wise to give them a dose (even a small dose) of appreciation. Love your darling belly! xo

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  3. Rachel says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:58 am

    That is just so sweet to see their giggly faces. Awesome object lesson. You are darling. The only thing "pregnant" about you is your belly. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  4. Clarina1985 says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:59 am

    What a great idea! Exciting times… not long to go! Can't wait to meet the next little one! You look absolutely FAB by the way!
    Claire x

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  5. kelly says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:43 am

    :-)…such funny happy faces on your boys…absolutely genius idea too…
    I cannot wait to see pictures of your sweet new baby…
    kelly

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  6. kelly says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:43 am

    :-)…such funny happy faces on your boys…absolutely genius idea too…
    I cannot wait to see pictures of your sweet new baby…
    kelly

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  7. Magnolia Verandah says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:59 am

    Hope you are keeping well. What a good fun but poignant thing to get the boys to do. It may have been forgotten by the end of the day but I am sure it will be something they will remember in the future.

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  8. Unknown says

    July 26, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    i absolutely adore you and your sweet little family. you're in my heart and prayers as a new year of school, college {gasp}, and a sweet baby {become your new norm}…

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  9. Katie Leipprandt says

    July 26, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Beautiful belly picture! Love the idea! What fun.

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  10. Unknown says

    July 26, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    Ha ha ha.. So funny Love that idea.Can't wait to see your little one :)Take care..

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  11. Amanda says

    July 26, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    love that sweet belly of yours!

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  12. Anonymous says

    July 26, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    You look great! Just like a little watermelon – do you carry pregnancy anywhere else than your belly?

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  13. Lesa says

    July 26, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Love this! Especially the picture of you at the end!

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  14. Richella Parham says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Good lesson, mama! Way to help them develop empathy. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  15. Jen says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    That's awesome! Cute little belly! Good luck with your last few weeks!

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  16. Unknown says

    July 26, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    I think you are the winner here! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  17. My Many Coloured Days says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    I love that you had your boys do this! Funniest thing ever… the google ad after this post in my reader said "get rid of belly fat naturally"!!!

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  18. Sharon says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    That is cute! I'm not sure my boys would do that!

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  19. kayce hughes says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    I love it.
    Now if you could only find an elephant to stand on their bladders….just for a bit.

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  20. Shari says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    Hilarious! Wish I would have thought of that!

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  21. I'm just saying: says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    Fantastic~! Thank you for sharing this with the world. Your posts always give me a smile.
    Love the last belly photo of yourself too.
    My dd will soon be in this state as she too is pregnant. This will be her first child, making me a grandmother. We are all super excited!

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  22. JessicaPoelma says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    What a great idea!

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  23. Christine says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    You do look like you have a perfect little watermelon under your shirt. So cute. You look great!!

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  24. Karen says

    July 27, 2012 at 12:23 am

    That is hilarious!!

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  25. Erin Southwell says

    July 27, 2012 at 12:43 am

    You are my hero ๐Ÿ™‚ Yesterday I was telling my husband to imagine having to carry a 30 lb back pack around with him all day long, only the pack is attached to your midsection, not your strong back. He is extremely sympathetic and good to me but that was a light bulb moment for him.

    You look beautiful, Sarah. I am so excited to "meet" your precious little one and know if it's a girl or a boy. We are almost there!!

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  26. Natalie B. says

    July 27, 2012 at 1:14 am

    You look amazing! Just wanted to let you know.

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  27. Jennifer says

    July 27, 2012 at 2:08 am

    You are one of the best moms that I "know" – what a practical way to show your kids how you are feeling! Cannot wait to meet this new baby!

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  28. Anonymous says

    July 27, 2012 at 3:07 am

    YOu really do look amazing!

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  29. Anonymous says

    July 27, 2012 at 3:46 am

    That tickled me! Thanks for sharing.

    Amber

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  30. TheFiveDays says

    July 30, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Awww, I love your belly! AND the pictures of the boys…haha! Great idea…

    Reply

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