Eagle,

We'll miss you at least as much as you miss us. It's going to be awful without your wit, wisdom and wisecracking.

What'll we do?? I'm missing you already. Hurry home.

smile

Wait, I'm not leaving yet...not until mid-February! Sorry for the confusion. Maybe it's because our small bedroom is so overlowing with stuff for the trip that it's constantly on my mind...that and the cold snow!

So, thanks for the kind sentiments, but I'll still be around for another 2-1/2 months!

You mean I went through that whole withdrawal experience ahead of time?

Oh well, at least you aren't gone yet. Glad to have you back... err here.

smile

Well, consider it a practice session for the real thing.

Maybe we should have a practice "Bon Voyage" party. And a practice "Welcome Home" party while we're at it. Then we'll be all set for the real thing in February.

I'm just kidding...I'm still enjoying the ripple effects of the cybershower!

Well shut my mouth Eagle, thought you were going there for Christmas, sorry for the misinformation Smile...

The "shower" went really well. Come to find out that ours was the only official one they will have! Her work gave her a lunchtime one, but that is it. Too many people live too far from them.

I wrapped several books and gave them one at a time. Then a few other gifts, then the basketful of stuff like a pacifyer with a medicine dispenser attached, a nail clipper with a magnifying glass, some castille soap, baby wash (a cotton bag I made with lavender buds and oatmeal), a "first bath" stuffed frog/rattle, a couple more reading books for baby, some emu balm for diaper rash, some bumm balm, a onesie etc. Our doggies even gave them a gift: another onesie with doggies and dog bones all over it. Too cute!!

What fun!!!! I think they really appreciated it. We sure had a blast wathing them open everything!!

[ December 07, 2005, 11:07 AM: Message edited by: Di ]

Di, I'm really happy to hear that it went well! I'm sure they were/will continue to be delighted with everything. It's clear to us here that you put a lot of loving thought and care into putting the shower and goodies together. I'm sure that your loving thoughtfulness will speak right through to their hearts and continue to warm them throughout the coming weeks and months when they finally get to use all that wonderful stuff you gave them. And of course, the books will probably become a much-beloved part of the baby's life.

Thanks for letting us know how it went.

Di, I'm so happy to hear the shower went well. How could your step daughter not love you for it?

Wish we could all be so fortunate to have someone think of us with thoughtful deeds as you do for her.

Thanks, you guys. You make me feel good!

Every time she uses one of the articles from her wonderful baby shower she will think of you with love in her heart....