I'll Love you forever...

A few days ago while working, I received the sweetest text from my oldest daughter, Lindsey. This is what she said, "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living. My baby you'll be... I saw that on Facebook and thought of you."

Four days later, and a cup of coffee I now realize where it came from! I used to read this children's book to her over and over and over again! She loved the sweet little story, and every time I read it, I had tears in my eyes...

This is a touching story of a mother who goes through many phases of life with her child. She starts with a sweet and cuddly infant, to a grown married man, and all of the phases in between. Although some of the phases would have her pulling her hair out by the end of the day. Each night she would sneak into her sons room and cradle him to sleep by singing "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be." Finally the time comes when the mother calls her son to come for a visit. She is now very old and sick. When he arrives she tries to sing the song to him, but can not finish. He goes to her and picks her up, cradles her in his arms and sings the song to her. That night when he returns home, he sings the same sweet song to his new baby daughter.

Lindsey & Rob March 2012

Thank you Lindsey for always always being a sweet girl, you are my heart and the love of my life...
I'll Love You Forever, Mom
 Ps. This is a "Must Have" book, for every new mother!
XoXo,
 

How To Make A Basic Envelope...

I spent way too many hours on Pinterst today, and found lots and lots of fun things to make and do. So I'm going to share a fun, fast and very easy craft with you. I have lots of pretty shopping bags that I just keep saving, because well... one day I will find a project for them ~ really I will! The original site for making the envelope came from Country Living, and here is the template you will need to print.

Once you print your envelope template ~ the directions are on the center of that. The only thing I did differently was use Mod Podge instead of a glue stick. Mod Podge is a waterbase sealer, glue and finish for all surfaces. I use it for all of my paper projects, and it has not failed me yet.

I tried to print some fancy address labels to put on my new envelope, but that turned into a disaster! Oh...how I wish I could navigate easily around the computer. Basically, I'm an idiot when it comes to electronics. All electronics. UGH!

There are lots of possibilities for what you could use ~ scrapbook paper, gift wrapping, wall paper, the brown bags from the grocery store and of course all those shopping bags you save like me. I know you do!

 You could make your own envelopes for birthday parties, baby showers, thank you cards, teacher gift cards, just a good ole fashion letter. and weddings. Hhmmm... guess that would depend on how big is the guest list, or at least how ambitious you might be...
XoXo,

Simply Spring...

This really is my favorite time of the year. It's like a new beginning, a fresh start so to say... It's a time to clean out and get somewhat organized. It's opening all your windows and letting that fresh air breeze through. It's planting/playing in the yard, maybe designing a new pathway through the garden, it's all the pretty flowers in bloom or maybe just the sound of the afternoon rain on a tin roof...

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Hope you have a happy Sunday...
XoXo,