"Im a-leavin on a jet plane" (well, almost...lol):
I have posted a pic on my expressions page of what I have been working on for the last 3 months!!!!!
It is a felt stocking for my 'little' (almost 30) step daughter. Last Christmas, she spied my daughter's, that I had made when she was 6 or so. She said, with great emotion, "My mom never made ME anything like that!!!!". So, of course, I went and got a kit at the craft store. They sure have gotten more involved in 25 years...every other piece stuffed, etc...
But IT'S DONE!!!! YEA!!!!
And, I wrote a poem, which I will wrap for her to open, that leads to the fireplace where the stocking will be hung (with care, I might add...lol...it took over 80 hours to make!!!). I only hope that the grinch (her mom) doesn't get offended and does damage to it!!!!
The poem:
‘Twas 3 months before Christmas and all thru the city
Not a glimmer of Santa…Too soon! What a pity!
One faithful pilgrim, weary from travel.
Sought the mystery of craft shops her goal to unravel.
When out of a shadowy corner did peek
A splendor so great, IT WAS WHAT she did seek!!!!!
Off to the register, right out the door
Not knowing what perils this task had in store.
She bent to her needle, hard pressed she did toil.
Even to warm lands, where seas seemed to boil.
A snip of a thread, a shiny white bead.
She hoped that completion is where this did lead!
So quick to the chimney, and look with great care,
A present for Sarah, I hope you find there.
Enjoy it and love it, and know this is true:
There is much love in making, every bit is for you.
Hugs, Kathi
(The moral of this story is...watch what you say...and offer to do....ROFLMAO!)
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GorgeousJadie said:It is beautiful
I have made these for my family also. I will have a new little one next Christmas. Guess I'll be making another one. (They take so long to make)
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Kathi,
It is gorgeous. Your step-daughter will love it.
Happy Holidays!0 -
Thanks for sharing your
Thanks for sharing your poem. You are a wordsmith! And the stocking looks gorgeous.
Years ago, when I was a stay-at-home mom I began a tradition of needlepointing an ornament for Christmas for my husband. This year there are more than 20 of them hung from the tree already.
I think my kids are more excited than my husband to see the newest one on Christmas morning. Those darn things take hours and hours! See me at 3 am stitching away with an old movie in the background? Thank goodness for Netflix instant movies! lol Lynn0 -
Kathi thats wonderful, whatlynn1950 said:Thanks for sharing your
Thanks for sharing your poem. You are a wordsmith! And the stocking looks gorgeous.
Years ago, when I was a stay-at-home mom I began a tradition of needlepointing an ornament for Christmas for my husband. This year there are more than 20 of them hung from the tree already.
I think my kids are more excited than my husband to see the newest one on Christmas morning. Those darn things take hours and hours! See me at 3 am stitching away with an old movie in the background? Thank goodness for Netflix instant movies! lol Lynn
Kathi thats wonderful, what a wonderful gift, that I am sure will never be forgotten.0 -
KathiMarcia527 said:Love that stuff! Makes
Love that stuff! Makes Christmas special! Hope you have a good trip and Merry Christmas!
The stocking is just
Kathi
The stocking is just beautiful and the poem is a great addition. I love the personal notes, poems, songs etc. She will love it and love that you made it for her. I always loved the fact that my stepdad was so good to me. I was 18 when they married and was out of the house by 19 and yet we became very close. He gave me away at my first wedding, helped me to buy my first house and was my daughter only grandfather. So I know that she will love this stocking because you are saying that she is a real part of you. I hope her mom can appreciate what a beautiful thing that is and that it doesn't diminish her as a mom one bit. People who react like that are the same way with in laws when their children marry or anyone who makes them feel threatened in their relationship with their children. Me, I want the whole world to love my girl so I welcome all the new people that have entered her life. And her hubby has step everythings, step mom, step dad, and several step grandparents. They all live in San Diego and they all get along. They do their Christmas brunch together and Denise and Kyle's wedding was one huge big happy family. No concerns about who would get along with you. They should write a book on how to do divorce right cause they all did it so well. Have a wonderful time in Holland. And have a Healthy New Year and a Merry Christmas.
Stef0 -
Update!
We just talked to our housekeeper.....
We have cheese, ham, and milk fresh in the fridge....
It snowed yesterday and today, icy conditions. Schiphol Airport was closed, many sleeping on the floors....the trains were also stopped. Now, the airport is back open, 80% of the trains are back in service...
Tomorrow and Friday is snow again. Saturday is supposed to be better...that's the day we arrive.
Hugs to all! Kathi0 -
Have a wonderful trip Kathi,KathiM said:Update!
We just talked to our housekeeper.....
We have cheese, ham, and milk fresh in the fridge....
It snowed yesterday and today, icy conditions. Schiphol Airport was closed, many sleeping on the floors....the trains were also stopped. Now, the airport is back open, 80% of the trains are back in service...
Tomorrow and Friday is snow again. Saturday is supposed to be better...that's the day we arrive.
Hugs to all! Kathi
Have a wonderful trip Kathi, and Merry Christmas to you and Hans. Love, Lili0 -
It's so grand to 'see' you again, Lili!!!mmontero38 said:Have a wonderful trip Kathi,
Have a wonderful trip Kathi, and Merry Christmas to you and Hans. Love, Lili
Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!!!!
Hugs, Kathi0 -
Thank you, Gloria, for the well wishes!Gloria09 said:Kathi
What a great idea ... so very thoughtful. Your step daughter will love it and yoy for making if for her. And how clever to lead he to the stocking through a peom. You sure a crafty
Safe travels and happy holidays!
I sure hope she does enjoy it...the relationship between her parents is strained, at best. And now she is dealing with her brother who is very jealous of her new relationship.
Sigh...I'm ready to stop all the stuff for tomorrow, and take MY family to Denny's...lol...
Hugs, Kathi0
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