I have eight nephews and nieces, and they are all pretty darn cool. I enjoy getting hand-crafted gifts from them, although they are few and far between any more. The days of construction paper and crayon cards have passed. There’s a file in my office filled with cards and notes from the kids, and on the window sill near the kitchen sink I keep one of the little gifts I’ve received over the years: a ring made by my youngest niece.
A few Christmas seasons ago, my brother and his family traveled to Connecticut, and, bored in the back of the car, Margaux made little rings from yarn pulled from her scarf, which she bestowed on the women of our family. I wore mine for a day or two, but soon popped it onto my ring holder, afraid it would fall apart in the dish water.
Every day as I clean up the kitchen, I think of the little girl who looks so much like her dad and has grown into quite a crafter, knitting, crocheting, and exploring her world with gusto. I don’t see her that often, but I always enjoy the time I have with her (and all the kids, of course!).
What child-made item makes you feel sentimental?
Thanks! I love you a lot! I can’t wait to see you this November!! Love you!
Here’s mine for this week! http://penhaligonspicayune.wordpress.com/2011/07/31/sentimental-saturday-another-cushion/
That’s a sweet little ring. I have a photo album that Hannah made when she was little, maybe around 4. She glued a bunch of her baby pictures on construction paper and then tied them together with yarn. I love it and it reminds me of what a sweet child she was.