I made this motherhood survival kit for my sister when she found out she was pregnant. The little bottle glued to the side was a great find at a $$ store. I will also be posting a picture of the contents. : )
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Registered: May 19, 2004 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 2261
Thu, Oct 14, 2004 @ 5:24 AM
Very cute! What does the can say? I can only see bits and pieces...it looks really nice!
------------------------------ Dee
"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me".
Erma Bombeck
Registered: May 19, 2004 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 2261
Thu, Oct 14, 2004 @ 5:24 AM
Very cute! What does the can say? I can only see bits and pieces...it looks really nice!
------------------------------ Dee
"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me".
very cute!!! my sister-in law just told us she is expecting her first and this would be a great gift. can you please post the poem. we all want to know. thanks
Registered: June 28, 2004 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 25109
Thu, Oct 14, 2004 @ 11:02 AM
Thank you everyone for the sweet comments! I'm sorry the words are a little blurry in the picture. Here's what it says.
A Survival Kit for Motherhood
For the best times in life!!
Band-aid: To fix hurt feelings.
Tissue: For drying little alligator tears.
Cotton Swab: To clean out little ears –
for better listening.
Marble: For when you've lost your marbles.
Rubber Band: To stretch you beyond your limits.
Button: A reminder to button the lips
and count to 10 when angry.
Toothpick: To pick out the good in trying situations.
Lifesaver: For when you've had one of those days!
Star: A reminder of how motherhood makes us shine.
Flower: A reminder of the dandelions little ones pick
that mean more than a lavish bouquet.
Glitter: For a glimpse of how the world
looks through a child's eyes.
Hug & Kiss: For the little ones –
to make everything all right!!
Registered: May 19, 2004 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 2261
Thu, Oct 14, 2004 @ 11:36 AM
THAT is just way too cute.........I love the sentiment on the can. Definitely gonna have to make one of those some day!
Thanks for posting it, Sencie!
------------------------------ Dee
"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me".
Erma Bombeck