A GIRL NAMED PUDGEY
People often ask me “how in the world” was I was ever able to allow one of our sweet daughters to do professional modeling, all over the world. I’ve hesitated opening this box here, but only because it’s a pretty big box. Bottom line is I’m happy and grateful for the opportunities Rosie enjoyed while working in the fashion industry. Sometimes we joked that it was just an unusual travel scholarship and she got to learn how to walk really well in high heels. Of course it was lots more. If you can stand the layers of background information, probably spread over a number of days, I’ll give it a go. Hopefully there would be something of value for you in our experience.
When Rosemarywas born, twenty years ago today! her three sisters, ages 4, 2 1/2, and 2 1/2, thought she had a pudgy little tummy (like all newborns) and the name simply stuck. In our family Pudgey means 1. we think we’re super funny 2. we think you’re super cute and skinny and 3. we love you. When she consistently tested in the 95th percentile for her height and weight I asked a very wise pediatrician if I should be worried about her health. “Only if it will make YOU feel better” was his response. I made a choice that day and I’ve never forgotten it. He explained that Rosie was just going to be a very thin girl and forcing her to drink ice cream shakes and protein drinks would only make both of us crazy.
Happy Birthday Pudge! I love you. Mom
Tags: better grab a chair, long story, page one, you asked for it
June 24th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Happy Birthday Rosie!!! We think you are a very amazing young woman and we all love you!! Kris, Leon and family p.s. Leon says, thanks for putting up with his crazy boat driving!!
June 25th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Thank you Kris. I’ll tell Rosie you send your love. (My girls rarely read this stuff…) And I don’t remember Leon being a crazy boat driver. All fun!
June 25th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I do too read this MOM! Kris, thanks for the happy birthday wish<3
June 26th, 2009 at 6:48 am
Liesa,
I purchased one of your books at the Bountiful Costco. I have loved it and would like to buy 9 more for my children for a family reunion. Where can I find them in that volume without having to order them on line? I don’t have time to get them for the reunion and I don’t want to pay shipping costs, given I live in the area. I have gone to Costco in Bountiful. They have none. I have gone to Deseret Book in Bountiful and they had only two. I do not have time to go from store to store getting only one or two at a time. Thanks for your urgent response. Teresa
June 26th, 2009 at 9:02 am
I’m on it Teresa!
I’ll send you an email right now. We can easily work this out. I have people. JK!
(I’ll drive them to your house myself.)