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I just had to take a few minutes and say thank you to all of you who have so graciously allowed me to share my "new avocation" (?) with you. Having little Crawford here is probably one of the best decisions I've made in a long, long time and you all have been so kind and so sweet with your comments on my layouts of him.
I just can't get enough of him! I guess it all goes back to when I was a foster parent and always, always had babies in my home. The big difference is that those babies were all abused babies and needed a different kind of love than Crawford does. Having a normal, healthy child, one who is adored by his parents has given me a whole new lease on life. I know that sounds a bit grandiose but it's just the truth. I can't wait for him to get here in the mornings and I dread when his Mom comes to pick him up - in a few words, I've just fallen madly in love with the little guy!
He doesn't care what I look like in the mornings - he loves me no matter what and always has a big smile on his face when he sees me. He cuddles and snuggles and giggles and grins at the slightest thing I do! His Mom and Dad pay me to keep him, which is nice and I love it, but I find myself in the baby section of Walmart buying cute little toys that I think he just has to have, so I'm not making much money! LOL
I guess I didn't realize how much I missed having a little one about - even when he's cranky, I love taking care of him!
Thank you to all of you for allowing me to just bombard the Gallery with layouts of my little man - Project 2013 came along at just the right time and I'm having a ball doing layouts about Crawford's days.....or as I call him - "scooter-butt"!
I thanked his Grandmother the other day for sharing Crawford with me and she said the nicest thing to me - she said, "thank YOU for being the one with whom we share him" - I cried! I'm so happy that they are happy with the care I give - it makes me feel good!
Just sayin'
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Praise And Thank You To My Sg Friends
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Posted 09 March 2013 - 03:01 PM
Sara, I'm so glad for you. I'm sure his family is so happy for you to love him. After our own children grow up, there definetly is a void, especially if you all don't live close enough to visit often. I enjoy hearing about him and seeing your loving layouts. Take care of yourself.
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Posted 09 March 2013 - 04:21 PM
Awww... Sara, sweetie.... you made my eyes tear up. I'm so happy for you that you have that adorable little boy to spend time with, and he's a lucky little fella to have you!
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 12:59 AM
Crawford is one lucky little fella. Wish you could have been my 'Grammy'
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 06:30 AM
Belle, on 10 March 2013 - 12:59 AM, said:
Crawford is one lucky little fella. Wish you could have been my 'Grammy'
LOL LOL LOL I'm the lucky one, Belle - one day I'll have to tell you my story about why I committed to taking care of children - it goes back almost 40 years!
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 06:50 AM
Thank you for sharing Sara. I am so happy that you get to be with him especially in such a precious time of his life, and yours. I look forward to seeing your layouts of that sweet little guy!
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 07:27 AM
I love that you are so happy caring for Crawford. All I can say is ENJOY.
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 09:06 AM
Sara, I echo all of the above and what a wonderful gift for ALL of you. Crawford to have you, you to have HIM and his parents to have both of you and the beautiful peace of mind knowing your child is both well cared-for and loved.. What could be better?
I love seeing your pages, they make me smile and I can imagine Crawford enjoying them in years to come and his parents' delight when they see it.
I love seeing your pages, they make me smile and I can imagine Crawford enjoying them in years to come and his parents' delight when they see it.
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 09:37 AM
I am enjoying see Crawford grow and you telling us about his days, I wish my Mom and MIL lived closer so they could see Ava & Sawyer everyday! Ava has a similar day care provider to you tho and I feel very blessed she is a Grandma and is spoiling her everyday!
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 09:15 PM
Everytime a see a layout of Crawford, Sara, I think how lucky he and his Mom and Dad are that you are taking care of him. And here you are saying you are the lucky one!
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Posted 11 March 2013 - 03:08 AM
ScrapGram, on 10 March 2013 - 09:15 PM, said:
Everytime a see a layout of Crawford, Sara, I think how lucky he and his Mom and Dad are that you are taking care of him. And here you are saying you are the lucky one!
Thank you, Karen! What a sweet thing to say!
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Posted 11 March 2013 - 03:11 AM
tinkerbell11, on 10 March 2013 - 09:37 AM, said:
I am enjoying see Crawford grow and you telling us about his days, I wish my Mom and MIL lived closer so they could see Ava & Sawyer everyday! Ava has a similar day care provider to you tho and I feel very blessed she is a Grandma and is spoiling her everyday!
Thanks, Shannon - I know that makes it a lot easier for you to leave Little Miss Ava and go to work - I text message Crawford's Mom a few times a day with a pic of "what he's doing right now" just so she can feel at ease - I think it helps her a lot. Still, having Crawford here is a blessing for me in so many ways. You're fortunate that you've found someone with whom you are comfortable too - that's awesome!
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