My legs are not my favorite part of my body. I remember when I was a kid and I didn’t think about these sorts of things. A friend of my mom’s said to me, “Heather, you have such nice legs!” I didn’t even know what that meant. Of course, as I grew older, I figured it out, but by then, my legs had gone through a lot. A growth spurt one summer that saw them add three and a half inches in length (and stretch marks), countless scars from bike accidents, and funky tan lines from softball uniforms left my limbs (in my opinion) not very nice anymore. So even though I lived in Southern California, I took great pains to cover up my legs. You NEVER saw me in shorts.
When Madeline was about five or six months old, I remember looking down at her legs and realizing they looked exactly like mine. The way they bent, the dimples on the knees, even the little folds behind our knees. It was such a trip to look at this tiny person and realize she possessed a mini replica of something of mine.
I loved HER legs. Every inch of them. So how could I hate my own?
You’re still not going to see me in shorts. But I’ve now learned to not care about the perceived flaws on my legs.
Annabel has the chubbiest, yummiest legs around. They are so thick my fingers don’t touch if I wrap my hands around her thighs.
She loves it when we hold her up to stand – seriously, she’ll be fussing, we’ll stand her up, and then nothing but coos and smiles. Her legs don’t look like mine (yet), but she curls her toes like I do.
I’m already telling her what nice legs she has (even her feet).
Fiona says:
MMmmmmmm scrummy legs. I love the rolls of fat. My little one is getting a whole new fatty crease…adorable. Couldn’t you just eat them?
Have a great day.
Fiona xx
Jennifer says:
Oohhhh!! Yummy!! I love little fat rolls!! Take a bite for me!
Becca_Masters says:
I love the looks on her face! And yes I just want to eat her all up! Love her! She’s so gorgeous!!
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
Annie is so nibble-able!
.-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes… or not. =-.
Kate @ UpsideBackwards says:
She’s so gorgeous…
.-= Kate @ UpsideBackwards´s last blog ..All better =-.
Catherine Lucas says:
I SOOO agree… She is yummy. My six months old granddaughter likes to stand too. Even if when I tell her that she is too young to be standing…
Babies are just plain yummy. Love the curled toe shot…
.-= Catherine Lucas´s last blog ..The day the Joker got tagged… =-.
Veronika says:
My 14 week old daughter has those same, deliciously fat thighs. I love them! Annie is just as adorable as my little one. And I don’t like feet either.
Al_Pal says:
*grin*
Cutie patootie. ;p
Sarah P says:
yummy baby!
missy says:
My grandson has chubbly little legs too, and I just love it. Babies are just the most awesome creatures. Annie is so beautiful.
AmazingGreis says:
Baby leg rolls are the cutest!!
.-= AmazingGreis´s last blog ..Weekly Winners, April 4-10 =-.
Amanda says:
I ache for the days of rolls, weak necks and open mouth little baby kisses. This was such a passport back. Enjoy!
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..Love Letters =-.
Jenny says:
I love her pudgy little legs!! She is adorable. I just want to squish her up and hold her, in a non-stalker internet way, of course.
She is a blessing.
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..The Prince and Princess of Teeth Turn Six and Go to the Ronald McDonald House =-.
charlane says:
Sweet little chunky monkey legs!
.-= charlane´s last blog ..Cake at Rest & Play =-.
amanda says:
there is nothing better than chunky baby thighs! nothing!
xo from CT,
Amanda
.-= amanda´s last blog ..I used to be good at this blogging thing…. =-.
Natalie @ Hope Springs Eternal says:
I LOVE chunky baby legs! Nellie has got herself some THUNDAH THIGHS. Daddy tells her all the time that he’s going to store things in her thigh rolls.
.-= Natalie @ Hope Springs Eternal´s last blog ..Morning Walk =-.
cj says:
too caauuuute!!
Kristen McD says:
Oh, God bless baby chub. LOVE it.
Sue says:
Annie gets more beautiful every single day!
Jenn says:
Sweet baby girls….how could you look at them & NOT want to eat them up!!! They are so cute…..so beautiful…..so YUMMY….so LOVED!!!! Thanks for sharing them with us…even the dimples in their knees, flods behind their knees, chubby, curled toes….what could be better?
Nellie says:
Those are such darling pictures of Annabel – thank you for totally making my day!
You are an AWESOME, life-empowering, and hysterically funny Mommy! You totally Rock!
MamaCas says:
In my humble opinion….there’s nothing better than baby legs. Dimply and soft and chubby and a little crooked. Yummy!
.-= MamaCas´s last blog ..Sunscreen is optional…swimsuit is not (unless you’re a duck) =-.
Marti from Michigan says:
Wow, Annie is absolutely beautiful! You could blow on her thighs like blowing on her tummy, see how she might react to that!
My 5 year old granddaughter reduces to giggles even now, when I blow on her tummy or her thighs, neck, back, feet. Even at that age, she is giggly. I LOVE to hear those giggles and sure will miss them when she doesn’t want her “grammy” blowing and kissing on her tummy and other places.
Christy says:
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE those sweet baby girl legs! Suh-weet!
.-= Christy´s last blog ..Not much to say =-.
Barbi from PA says:
Gotta love chubby legs, love the photos too. I’m going to photograph my neighbor’s newborn just born 4/10, so excited to get my hands on her. Love & Prayers to you all!
Meg...CT says:
She is a beautiful baby…love those fat thighs!!
cindy w says:
Nothing cuter than fat rolls on baby legs. Nothing. Wish it stayed cute forever. *sigh*
.-= cindy w´s last blog ..My Patella-ella-ella =-.
Lisa says:
Oh, I love me some chubby little baby legs, they’re just so irresistibly adorable.
I can’t believe how big she is getting already. She is just beautiful.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Missouri Botanical Gardens =-.
Amy says:
My youngest, Ellie, was the same way. She was a very fussy infant but the moment we stood her up… magic! Who knew?!
Java says:
Nothing harder to resist then a chubby babies legs!! And feet! Super cute and kissable! Annie had gorgeous legs!
.-= Java´s last blog ..Tuesday Beauty Tips! Make-up!! =-.
Nikki says:
Such a CUTIE!!! I baby rolls… I see how you can't resist cuddling her all the time!!
XOXO from GA,
Nikki
Kelly says:
Love those chubby little dimply baby legs!
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..The Owl has Landed. =-.
Jennifer says:
Love the pictures!! My daughter curled her toes a lot and still does occassionally – I love it when she does that, even at 2 and a half! She’s adorable!
rachel cortest says:
I just one to kiss on those cute little legs but instead I will smooch all over my one week old grandbaby girl’s legs. She was only 17 inches long so they are short but lovable. Annie is beautiful.
Molly says:
Oh, baby legs…sigh.
Michelle H. says:
Annie is so precious! Love the yummy chubbs legs!!!
J+1 says:
Her legs are adorable. But IMO there is NOTHING like baby feet.
.-= J+1´s last blog ..Back to school =-.
Trisha Vargas says:
Love her chunky baby legs and monkey toes!!
(((HUGS))) from Florida
Alexandra says:
I love their cheeks!!
.-= Alexandra´s last blog ..Bil Keane Had It Goin’ On =-.
Jennifer says:
That’s a little bit of yumminess right there! She is adorable. I love a good thunder thigh on a baby!
Jennifer says:
There’s nothing better than chubby baby legs!
Krissa says:
“I loved HER legs. Every inch of them. So how could I hate my own?” – Isn’t that, well sad I guess. I’ve had a lot of body image issues throughout my life and as I get older it makes me sad to think about how it affected my life in ways I didn’t even realize. And it really doesn’t do any good to hear anyone else tell you that any part of your body looks good if YOU don’t think it does. As for Annie’s legs, they’re as perfect as her beautiful face. The toe curling thing, I do that too. I don’t know why. I do it when I wear shoes and I’ll catch myself and realize, that’s not very comfortable, why am I doing that? I’ll just take it as a compliment that I’m in good company with the toe curling.
Aunt Becky says:
She’s scrum-diddly-umptious. I cannot wait to nom her in person.
.-= Aunt Becky´s last blog ..If Living My Life On The Internet Wasn’t Bad Enough, This HAS To Be On My Permanent Record =-.
Heather says:
love her cute lil legs!!!
.-= Heather´s last blog ..monday…already!? =-.
Lynette Polinder says:
precious little lady.
.-= Lynette Polinder´s last blog ..Breast pump delivery. =-.
Meyli says:
(I’ve always thought it was weird to say I want to eat up cute little babies..)
Wonderful rolls of baby fat! She just gets cuter and cuter every time you post a new picture
Adventures In Babywearing says:
Aww- such great legs!!! I never wear shorts, rarely capris. So happy for the leggings under dresses craze.
Steph
.-= Adventures In Babywearing´s last blog ..Vitamin D =-.
Kristi says:
Yummy legs to go with an incredibly yummy baby! Annabel is so freakin’ cute!!
Anna says:
She’s so cute & delicious! I love those legs!
Katrina says:
I’ve always liked my legs ….until recently. Since I’ve hit my 40’s my legs are just not up to par. Ah well, such is life. I’m not too bummed. My legs had their day in the sun. Now they can relax and hide behind jeans.
I love chubby baby legs! You are right — Annie’s look pretty yummy! So cute!
.-= Katrina´s last blog ..Happy Birthdays =-.
Patti McKenna says:
Love chubby baby legs! Mine are chubby, too, don’t love them, though. Everything looks good on a baby, though!
.-= Patti McKenna´s last blog ..A Child’s Definition of God =-.
Heather@Triple Blessing says:
I love chub on babies….my legs-not so much. When I met my husband, he said “You must be the whitest girl in San Diego.” Unfortunately I have the “cover the legs” syndrome too. I’m branching out with capris but I don’t think you will ever find me in shorts
.-= Heather@Triple Blessing´s last blog ..a little perspective =-.
Katie C. says:
She’s got yummerific chubtastic baby leggies! I LOVE BABY LEGS!
Lucy's mom says:
Isn’t this fun? It will get even better over time as you talk to her about how she is “like” you.
When Lucy was 3 we were on a car trip where I looked back at her in her car seat and announced her toes were just like mine – long and bendy. 30 minutes later we heard Lucy loudly enacting a Barbie argument where she had two dolls face-to-face bossing each other around One said “you’ll do what I say” and then the other responded “no, I won’t, I don’t have to, I’m smarter than you are and I’ve got my mother’s toes!”
I love kids, they are so cute to look at and when they start talking you end up laughing constantly. Annie is going to be so much fun – enjoy, enjoy!
Michelle Pixie says:
Oh she has the most adorable legs and toes! Nom Nom Nom!!!
.-= Michelle Pixie´s last blog ..Vroom Car =-.
mommymae says:
i still can’t get over that she is big enough to wear the onesie. when you send things in bigger sizes, it seems forever away & there she is looking as adorable and chunktacular as ever.
.-= mommymae´s last blog ..on you at 4 =-.
april says:
My 19-month-old daughter had those same chunky thighs (maybe even chunkier!). But she’s starting to get taller and they’re not as chunky anymore. Oh how I miss them! This picture brings them backl Annie is adorable! god bless. much love and hugs from NJ.
mrs chaos says:
Good heavens, she’s cute!!!
Megan says:
Yummy baby!
Camie says:
She steals my heart every time. The toe-curling move is just about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen on babies.
.-= Camie´s last blog ..Rabbit-hearted girl. =-.
krissy says:
here I am thinking… is it wierd that I want to chew on her fat marshmallow legs? Nope.. looks like everybody else wants to too!! I think we are harder on ourselves then others are.. Im sure your legs are smokin! =) Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics of Miss Annie! Shes a beaut!
Amanda says:
Seriously? Baby rolls are the best. She’s adorable – absolutely adorable!
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..I would be lying if I said that I never think of drinking. =-.
Lisa says:
Dang…you make some BEAUTIFUL babies!
Assertagirl Amy says:
Aw, Nate is a stander like that, too. It’s hard to get him to sit at all, he just straightens right out.
.-= Assertagirl Amy´s last blog ..Solid. =-.
Megan says:
There is nothing better than chubby baby legs!
.-= Megan´s last blog ..Gross really gross. =-.
Ray says:
“It was such a trip to look at this tiny person and realize she possessed a mini replica of something of mine.”
^^BEAUTIFUL line.
And, "What a beautiful babe you have there!" I'm loving the baby collage with Annie's cute little legs and toe-scrunching adorableness! =D
P.S. LOVE the cute, "A" onesie.
Meg says:
Baby thighs are AWESOME.
.-= Meg´s last blog ..Packing List =-.
Debbie S. says:
My thighs look just like Annie’s…but no one EVER tells me how yummy they look But then again, I probably outweigh her by about 200 pounds…..and I am a little taller…oh well, now I’m depressed!!
Your little Annie is just plain edible!!
mythoughtsonthat says:
Oh, yes, great legs!
Faith….Hope….Love….Peace.
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Glenda says:
Annabel has chubby-yummy legs I don’t like my legs either. My ankles are skinny yuk. But my daughter has my hubby’s legs. Nice and porportion and his toes. My son has my legs and toes. Cute post!
DesignHER Momma says:
I love her chuncky chunky monkey limbs of legs.
{I hate my legs too}. I found a pic of me when i was like 5 and Piper stands exactly like me! {but it looks so cute on her}
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Irrational Dad says:
OM NOM NOM NOM
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Andrea says:
She is such yummy goodness!!!
.-= Andrea´s last blog ..My 100th Photo of 2010! =-.
Elise says:
I could just eat her up she’s so yummy looking – what a little doll!
Kerry says:
That’s cool that you have learned to like your legs when you see that your daughter shares the same trait!
I used to dislike the bump on the bridge of my nose, but when I see it I think I look like my mom. I have come to love it!
P.S. I saw a car commercial tonight (I think the Chevy Traverse) with a dad who tells his daughter to come up and sit where her brothers usually get to sit. I think the little girl looks like a 5 year-old version of Maddie!
Suzie-a stranger from IA says:
It’s only cute when your thighs touch and you are as adorable as Annie!! Oh my goodness, I just want to eat her up…how can you possibly keep your hands off of all of her yummy little rolls. She is a dolly, Heather. Thanks for sharing. It made my day!
Kayla says:
Oooh, those rolls – be still my ovaries, be still!!
Isn’t it funny how RIDICULOUSLY adorable Annie’s baby fatty goodness looks on her, and yet when we look in the mirror the reaction is about the polar opposite? =P
Annie, you rock chubby-ness girl! Wish I looked that good so fat. (; (I JUST WANT TO NOM NOM HER.)
Kayla says:
Oh, forgot to add – she looks like such a little girl there, pointing her toes all lady-like! I think someone is shaping up to be a future ballerina.
I mean the proof is in the pudding Heather – bored to sleep by baseball, pointing her legs/toes at three months old. (; Mhmm. Future ballerina for sure!
Sue says:
I absolutely LOVE little chubbettte legs. I go for them all the time. I literally have to hold myself back, for fear of causing a traumatic experience for a child under 3. it is a sickness, I tell you. just gotta see “um.
Meg says:
I think this is the best gift that comes from having a daughter. She’s beautiful, she looks like you, therefore you’re beautiful. I love the moment I figured that out!!!
Mary says:
Adorable legs! Hers, I mean. Yours, we’ll aparently never know about…but as I won’t wear shorts either, I don’t find that odd.
.-= Mary´s last blog ..An Apple a Day =-.
Kristy H says:
My daughter had “Hamhocks” for legs, lol, when she was that age! I love, love, love chubby baby legs, and I love tiny baby feet too!
Annabel is such a little sweetie!
Michelle M. says:
My daughter is now almost 7 months but up until she was about 3 or 4 months, having her stand made her stop fussing, too. It was so cute!! We would act all excited that she could do it and it would distract her from whatever it was that was upsetting her. Which was just about everything for those hard first months.
Annie is just the cutest little baby. I’m so glad you are sharing her life with us!!
Tina says:
Those thighs are yummy!! She is so precious and gorgeous, just like her sister. xoxo
Keyona says:
Wow! She looks just like Maddie in the last picture. Beautiful.
.-= Keyona´s last blog ..Question Of The Week =-.
Lucy says:
Nothing better than chunky baby legs! Sooo cute!
.-= Lucy´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs =-.
Lisa says:
Such cute chunky legs!! Love them!
Rick says:
I think this is the best gift that comes from having a daughter. She’s beautiful, she looks like you, therefore you’re beautiful. I love the moment I figured that out!!!
Adam says:
My daughter had “Hamhocks” for legs, lol, when she was that age! I love, love, love chubby baby legs, and I love tiny baby feet too!
Annabel is such a little sweetie!