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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Babies Don’t Keep!

We welcomed a new addition our family on July 25. My nephew and his beautiful wife had a beautiful baby boy!

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I was 14 years old when his father was born, and he looks SO much like his dad did that it tugs at my heartstrings!

I sent this canvas as a baby gift:

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It’s my favorite reminder that babyhood—and childhood—should be enjoyed, because they are over too quickly.

Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow

For babies grow up, we’ve learned to our sorrow.

So quiet down, cobwebs; dust, go to sleep,

I’m rocking my baby, and babies don’t keep!

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So hug those babies today…no matter how old they are!!

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This project has been featured at Day & Age Design.

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Linking up here.

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41 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    How precious!! Love that little saying, so true!

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  2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 6, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    What a beautiful baby and a sweet gift!

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  3. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateAugust 6, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I Love That saying.....What an adorable baby!

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  4. Kari August 6, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    My grandma stitched this exact saying for my brother's nursery when he was a baby...he is now 38 years old. Love this....:)

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  5. franAugust 6, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    That is adorable! (And your sign is really nice, too!:) Congratulations on the new addition. Congrats also for being featured on POP. You go girl!

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  6. Firecracker KidAugust 6, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Oh so true is this. Congratulations! Adorable... baby and canvas;-)
    Carol

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  7. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    That is one handsome little man. Everyone must be so proud of him. I love the poem, it is so true!

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 6, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    What a beautiful verse, Korrie! I'm sure they just love it! Now that I'm a grandmother {for the first time}, I follow that advice to a "T". Everything else gets pushed away once the granddaughter is around!

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  9. Ali RichardsonAugust 6, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I love that saying and it is SO true!!! Hugs today, vacuum tomorrow (or the next day, ha ha).

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  10. Gypsy HeartAugust 6, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    So, so true!! I know they're going to love this gift. He is totally adorable...such a precious gift.

    xo
    Pat

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  11. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 6, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    A beautiful gift for a beautiful baby boy!! Congrats, Martina

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  12. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsAugust 6, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Beautiful baby! I love the gift you made for him.

    Love the clock table from a post ago?..looks great.

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  13. LisaAugust 6, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I think you can make anything beautiful! I love the saying and your work. Congratulations to all!

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  14. Deborah MarchAugust 6, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Isn't it the TRUTH Korrie!? Congrats to your family!

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  15. MariahAugust 6, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I love this! My mom had a hand stitched version of this saying that I remember fondly. When I had my own kids I wanted to hang it in my house but the 70s avocado green and orange didn't quite go! :)

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  16. JennyAugust 7, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    This is one of my favorite poems!! It's so special and so true!

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/

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  17. oops!August 7, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    So stinkin cute - The baby and the sign! Babies are the BEST!

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  18. UnknownAugust 7, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I love this too. I have been trying to figure out the placement to paint it on a rocking chair. My mom had this on my nursery wall growing up. :)

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  19. SImple and Serene LivingAugust 7, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Congratulations. He is absolutely beautiful.

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  20. BethAugust 7, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Just beautiful....the baby & the canvas!! My oldest just graduated high school, so I'm feeling a little emotional over the whole babies growing up thing.

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  21. GayleAugust 7, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    what a sweetie! I'm sure the new parents love your special gift!

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  22. Eleonora Boiserie & C.August 8, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Wonderful event!
    Congratulations. He is absolutely delicious!

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  23. Rachel (Lines across my face)August 8, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Congratulations! What a sweet and beautiful painting (all too true).
    Rachel

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  24. Jessica LaurenAugust 8, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    What a cute canvas, and I love the quote! So sweet and true!
    ~*Jessica Lauren @ Copy-Cat-Crafter

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  25. Crazy WonderfulAugust 8, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Oh I love this! I was just over at my best friend's house visiting her brand new baby. I wanted to tell her to hold on to her tight and enjoy every bit. Because, before you know it she'll be 2,running around naked in the house and peeing on your just shampooed carpet :D I'm trying to enjoy these moments too... as difficult as they are ;)

    Congratulations!

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  26. Jessica MonteAugust 9, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Adorable! I wish I could keep this philosophy in mind as I stay busy with house, kids, and keeping it all running smoothly. This is a good reminder sign that it's okay to just let go and enjoy the people in our lives.

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  27. Candace @ Candace CreationsAugust 9, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Beautiful! I love that quote and what a great gift!

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  28. Refresh restyleAugust 9, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Sweet baby and sweet quote!
    Debbie

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  29. Kimberly MooreAugust 9, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    This is darling!!! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  30. Lifewith50toesAugust 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    This is wonderful, I'd love to know how you did it ? ;)

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  31. becAugust 10, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    love it! that's a great idea

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  32. Confessions of a Stay at Home MommyAugust 11, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    How precious! I would love it if you linked this up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/08/tuesday-confessional-link-party-and.html.
    See you soon!
    ~Macy

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  33. JamieAugust 11, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    How sweet! I love it!

    Thank you for linking up!

    Jamie
    day-and-age-design.com

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  34. Grammy GoodwillAugust 11, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I cross-stitched that same saying when my now 30 and 33 year old children were babies. It's a great reminder to all new parents.

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  35. Katie OlthoffAugust 11, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I LOVE this saying!!! I should make one for my mom for above her rocking chair. She loves rocking my babies (her grandbabies.)

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  36. Megan GunyanAugust 11, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Congrats on the new addition! I am falling in love with that saying...I've never heard of it before...thanks for sharing it!

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  37. Debilou ~ Mississippi MamaAugust 12, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I've heard this before and I love it,,, its so true. My "baby" is expecting a baby in about 5 weeks, they grow up in the blink of an eye thats for sure. Congrats to your nephew and your family. He is precious.

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  38. Full Circle CreationsAugust 12, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    How precious! Great job on the canvas.

    Holly

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  39. DelaneyAugust 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    How fab!

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  40. JamieAugust 12, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I featured this at my link party! I hope you will stop by to check it out!

    Jamie
    day-and-age-design.com

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  41. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereAugust 15, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    He is beautiful and what a perfect gift! Thank you for joining the Open house party and congrats to the new parents.
    xo,
    Sherry

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