Description:This layout is more about the journaling then the photos. It was an observation that I had at a birthday party that Charlotte attended.
The Journaling States:
I watched you yesterday while at Devon’s birthday party. He had a piñata. When it broke, every child dropped to the floor and scrambled for all the goodies-- every child, that is, but you. I watched you pace on the outskirts of the group, searching for a way in. You never found it. Every time more candy fell, you had wandered to another spot, trying to find some scraps that the others had missed. I wanted so badly to jump in and help but I just sat and watched, feeling sad. When nothing else could be found, you brought me your bag full of treasures to hold, not complaining about how little was in there.
On the way home, you talked about this experience and I thought my heart would break. “Mommy, I didn’t get much candy today. There wasn’t any room for me. I was too small. All the kids think I’m a baby.” I reassured you that no one thought you were a baby. I left it at that but the whole experience left a lump in my throat. I lay awake in bed last night feeling sad that the big, bad world was starting to wear away your innocence. I can no longer shelter you from the unfairness of life. Some people get a lot of things from a piñata, while others don’t. The difference is that you have to try your best to succeed. Even if all you get is a little bit of candy, if you tried your hardest, that is all that is important. If you don’t succeed, I will be there for you always, to listen and to be the safe place in this big bad world of ours.
Other Products:Basic Grey Alphabet Stickers
Artic Frog Alphabet Stickers
EK Success Button
k&Company Felt Heart
Stampin Up! Pink Ink and slot punch
Making Memories Transparent swirl
Prima Flower
Wrights Rick Rack
Creative Memories Corner Rounder
Font: Apple Gar
Oh My Gosh! This is beautiful...everything about it! The journaling is just beautiful and your daughter is so lucky to have you...you will always help her get through the rough stuff!!
The dear, sweet, mommie-heart of this LO just plain old made my day, Nora. The LO IS beautiful, the colors, the touch of ric-rac, and her poncho! TFS!!!
What wonderful, heartfelt journaling. ......made me get a lump in my throat just reading this ! Great way to remember how you felt at that moment. Your DD will so appreciate this page one day!
