Diana's, Daniel and Jeannette's crib

Diana asleep 1967

All three of my children had this crib when they were babies.  Here is Diana fast asleep waiting for Santa to arrive.  The year is 1967.   She was spoiled by me because she was my first baby.  Actually, I spoiled all my three children.  Not over the top spoiled.  Just enough so they knew I loved them.  Diana was 4 years of age when Jeannette was born.  My son Daniel was only a little over a year old when Jeannette was born.  I had two children in diapers.  As I reflect back on my life, I realize those were the most amazing days of my life.  Taking care of my babies.  I never thought about anything else except them and their needs.  I loved my children.  Still do.  I just wish I would have been a stay at home mom longer than what I ended up doing.  When Jeannette was close to dying she mentioned that to me.  She said she understood why I had to work but wished she would have had more time with me.  I hugged her and kissed her and told her that I loved her.  She smiled back at me.  It made me feel better.  My Nettle Poodle.  My baby girl.  I imagine her in this crib again.  Tears are flowing.  Have to stop.