This morning I started boxing up Jocelyn's 3-6 month clothing to move to the 6-12 month box. (She is growing so fast :) Now, I have to say, this is a slightly emotional process for me. I have seen my 3 girls grow out of most of these clothes and to box them up for the last time ( Yes, our little family is done) gets me a little weepy. So when I went to box up this dress and realized that Jocelyn had never gotten to wear it (a little cold for a summer dress) I couldn't help but dress her up for a little picture and then of course shamelessly post it here.
I made this about 3 years ago based on a tutorial I saw over at Crazy Mom Quilts. I mean, who wouldn't love patchwork added to 3D sewing. Unfortunately, by the time I finished the dress my then baby (Kamryn) could not fit in it. (She was a wee bit pudgy) So I cut the back and made this little alteration so I could button her in it instead. And I just loved how it turned out. I mean, who doesn't love a little bum peaking out of the back :)
So now, I can go finish boxing it up and know that Jocelyn got to wear it at least once. Even if it was only for a photo shoot. (And it is a good thing I did this today because I could barely do up those buttons. Maybe I should feed them less, tee hee hee :) Oh, and I am sure I will probably cry a little more, but that is okay, because nostalgic tears are good ones :)
love that little dress! She looks so much like your other girls! I keep seeing babies, sisters in laws and sisters having babies, and here I am, baby-less, it is sometimes hard, even after all these years of knowing we were done having babies. Wish I were still your neighbor to come and help you pack up and commiserate!
ReplyDeleteSlightly emotional? I could have dressed her in that yesterday if you would have told me. BTW I won't be home today for lunch, sorry. Sometimes I like to use your comment section to send insignificant messages.
ReplyDeletemy daughter had triplets last July - two girls and a boy and they are growing fast - she weeps when she puts the kiddos into a larger size and it fits, means they are growing too fast!
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks cute. I have a 16 year old, 13 year old and 7 year old and wife was done. So when we changed plans and decided to have another my wife was out of clothing. It was so funny she was talking to a lady at church the next day we have 5 boxes of clothing left over from their 4 little girls. It's so cute to go though them and try to decide which one our baby will wear first wife is due in just about 3 weeks.
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Oh she's darling and yes, they grow much too quickly. So cute in that little patchwork dress. I loved sewing for the kids when they were young. I don't blame you for being weepy, but I think it just makes us appreciate the daily moments more and that's a good thing.
ReplyDeleteMy babies are 26, 24, 22 and 19....and I still get teary when I things of the sweet times we had.... :-)
ReplyDeleteThe dress is darling and you daughter precious!
Thanks for sharing,
Sharon
dexterdays-sdk.blogspot.com
That is a darling dress!
ReplyDeleteFYI your link to the tutorial is bad.
What a precious baby! I'm so looking forward to having grands! :)
ReplyDeleteThe dress is too cute. Why box it when you can cut it up and make it into a quilt? I recently saw this tutorial
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With the first one you are so anxious to see them do the next thing and with the last one, I kept wanting to savor every moment and slow down time.
ReplyDeleteThrow some pink leggings on her and have her wear it!
ReplyDeleteI can so relate! I'm not sure if we're done or not, but it is such a bittersweet feeling!
ReplyDelete(but yea, I agree -- put a onesie underneath and some tights on, and she is good to go. :)
She is way too cute.
ReplyDeleteI love that dress!
I also understand the weepy feelings about putting the baby things away.
When I go through my keepsake chest and see the kids little outfits I kept for them to use when they have kids. (kept two outfits each) I get so teary eyed.
awesome dress! and photo sessions totally count.
ReplyDeleteA little splash of color on a cold winter day! I say winterize those summer duds by adding tights/long pants and sweaters ;0)
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ReplyDeleteI would have done the same thing!Put the dress on the baby doll.
They grow up so quickly. I have alot of patterns for my cutie pie grand-daughter-Although she turns 14 this year & those patterns, well, they stay size 2,3,4,6 etc.
And boxing up the daughter's clothes...it is a tear-filled moment b/c it's a passage of life that has closed.
I so know how you feel. I'm going through the piles myself this week. I waited so long to become a mom, went through such huge hurdles and traveled major distances to bring my babies home that each piece of clothing has intense meanings. How do I give any of it away? But I decided that I am keeping a couple of favorite outfits from each season. My MIL saves some of my husband's baby clothes and my son actually got to wear a few of his old sweaters. Perhaps you want to save a fe things for each kidlet too.
ReplyDeleteThe dress is adorable and that one should be saved for sure. Maybe one day a grand daughter will wear it.
so cute litle girl!) and yes, they grow up so quickly...
ReplyDeleteI say a pair of leggins and a sweater and she is good to go! At least she would get a few wearings out of it!!!
ReplyDeleteChubby babies are happy babies--and they grow up to be healthy people.
ReplyDeleteSweet baby, sweet dress and sweet story! I found you through The Intrepid Thread and found Julie through Maureen Cracknell. I am a granny who is rediscovering my creative side since I am retired and finally have a granddaughter! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet baby girl ; and the dress is just adorable !!!
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