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To those who haven't had a shower yet

RooskyRoosky
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My friend just called me because she's sending out the invitations tomorrow.  She opted to put a very cute poem on the invitation wishing people to get inexpensive baby books and writing their well-wishes inside the cover instead of getting baby a card.

I had never heard of this before...I wish I could find the poem for you....she read it to me and I started getting weepy.....damn hormones=)

Just thought I'd share if you haven't heard of it before.

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  • lkaylee721lkaylee721 member
    ooo...I want to hear the poem!!!...
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  • Temp865949250007475Temp865949250007475
    I want my sister to do this too!!!  books a child will have FOREVER!
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  • jessNdeanjessNdean member
    That is a great idea!!! I just got my invitations done today! ugh! wish i thought about that! I do have a "wishing well library" but the wishing wells inside the cover is great!
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  • Leadiabetic_R_Star7Leadiabetic_R_Star7
    that is a great idea!
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  • Mrs.AlbieMrs.Albie member

    This is the one my SIL is using:

    Although cards are nice, they're read once or twice, maybe three or four times at best, a book is a treasure, forever and forever, so instead of a card, to be put aside, please give the little baby, a book with your name inside, it will be read to our little tyke, before bed each night, and we will thank you, forever and forever!

    DS1 born 3/30/09
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  • RooskyRoosky

    okay I found it!

     

    Although cards are nice with their sentiment
    and prayer,
    They're read once or twice then tucked away
    with care.
    A book is a treasure, words and pictures unite
    Read over and over to teach and delight.
    So instead of a card for Baby and
    mother,
    Please give a child's book with your thoughts in the cover.
    Your book will be cherished; God will watch from above,
    When it's read they will remember your
    kindness and love.

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  • Bride7-7-07Bride7-7-07

    I loved this this idea when I first heard of it especially because I am a Reading/Language Arts teacher.  This idea is great to start the baby library.

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  • june909june909 member
    thats such a good idea
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  • erino&chrisherino&chrish
    Oh my gosh: I love that!
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  • CalinsBrideCalinsBride
    That is a really sweet idea.
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  • volleydivavolleydiva
    I saw this a few months ago on this site in the Baby Shower section and am going to do it for mine also!  I am such a reader and hope my baby takes that on too!  Figure I can help him/her start! 
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  • littlewifeylittlewifey

    I just copied and pasted this idea into an email to my mom...

    LOVE THE IDEA!!!?

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  • tweselytwesely
    oooo, i love this idea!
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  • Mrs.CarlybellaMrs.Carlybella member

    i LOVE this idea too!  a friend had it at her shower and she got so may great books that brought back memories

    the only downside is that if there are repeats - the books are written in, but that is not going to be too many :)

     

    soooo cute, and i am writing down the poem-  thanks!!

    EDD with #4  01-20-14
    Proud mama to a boys-  6/17/09 - a girl 2/23/11- and a boy 8/20/12

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  • JuneBrideJen636JuneBrideJen636
    That is the cutest idea ever.  Some cards are as expensive as cheaper books...only you and baby will enjoy the books forever.  Share if you find the poem.  Congrats.
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  • JuneBrideJen636JuneBrideJen636
    I see it now...thanks for sharing.
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