my friend cari
gave the chief the book
"on the night you were born"
when he was a new to this world.
i couldn't read it without
getting that maternal
lump in my throat.
this book is sweet,
spiritual
and
gorgeously illustrated.
last night i read it to
both of my babies
--the chief and
ever--
and especially appreciated the line
"you are the one and only ever you."
it's true.
i am c jane
and this book
makes me love babies
even more.
contact me:
dearcjane@gmail.com
11 comments:
I bought this book 8 months ago when my baby was brand new. I have the same reaction as you... teary, lump in throat, etc.
Such a sweet story!
This book is a favorite of mine too...I bought it for my first born several years ago. I had never heard of it before but it happened to catch my eye. Its so lovely and poignant, yet whimsical and fairy-tale like.
One of my favorite books, too. I especially like to buy it for a toddler.
I buy a new Mom "Love You Forever".
My mother-in-law bought this book for me when I had my first little guy (he is about the same age as the Chief) I couldn't get through it with out a little tear. Love it!
She also wrote "On The Day You Were Born" prior to this one and it is equally as glorious!
Oops! I lied in that last comment ~ Debra Frasier wrote "On the Day You Were Born" but IT IS EQUALLY GLORIOUS!!! :)
Oh my goodness...I just read this book to my little four years old a few nights ago. Her grandmother gave it to her when she turned two. But...I thought of you and your Ever just because of that line!! How coincidental you blogging it a few days later!
One of my favorite books....
RY's mom gave Trev this book when he was born... I LOVE it! Hope you are doing well... I need to stop by one of these days so we can introduce Gavin and Ever!!
Yes, if you like this book, do find Debra Frasier's 'On the Day You Were Born.' Just try to read it without weeping through the words at the end, "And as they held you close they whispered in your open, curving ear,"We are so glad you've come!"I can barely choke it out every time.
A good friend bought this book for me when our son was born. It was one of my favorite gifts, and I have a little cry every time we read it together. It always brings back a vivid memory of the clock on the delivery rom wall right after he was born. 11:15pm
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