While the unpacking process continues, more boxes are being discovered that are creating quite a stir with Moe & Cakes. Today the excitement was due to two boxes labeled, "Ally's Special Box" and "Lily's Special Box". These are two containers that I created specifically for a moment like today. They are filled with newborn and first year of life memories - kind of like their own 'baby book' collection. Moe was especially intrigued when she found the notes that were written by her Grandma, Papa, Aunts and Uncles (on Mom's side). These notes were written for my baby shower, addressed to her, and were to describe a memory(s) that involved that family member and her mom (Me!). She was quite entertained. There were giggles (when the word boyfriends, shaved legs, pretending to be asleep for (Papa), and such were mentioned), questions (like what does 'sneaking out' mean, or how did you break your arm, or did you really do that) but overall smiles the whole time SHE read each and every note. THIS was why I created the boxes and have several other similar 'memory containers' from different times in our lives.
Oh, and for the record, many of the memories I don't quite remember the same way as that particular family member!!!
And couldn't they have just said "Dear Ally, You have the most awesome mother a girl could have! She is the best sister/daughter ever!" ??? Geez people! ;-)
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