Forget Me Not
Maybe this is a bit overboard but.........It's breaking my heart to leave my kids for 9 days. Will Luke even remember us when we get back? There's no question of him being well cared for by Colette. In fact I've said many times I want to grow up to be like Colette. But will he forget about his old life, with his slightly less organized and more easily distracted mother.
So here's his little shrine to his real parents. (Why am I having flash backs of the rhesus monkeys I learned about in college) The photo is printed on that ridiculously expensive printable fabric you can get at Office Max and then sewed into a little pillow.
Shannon worked on it at my Friday Sweat Shop (AKA Friday Group). She even brought it home to finish. She gave it a little handle for portability. Thank you Shannon!
Aside from leaving the kids I am crazy excited about our trip. Thanks for the tips on shops and sights to visit. I'll give you a report when I return. Cheerio!!!
Awww, that is so sweet!
I have a feeling you will not be forgotten. :)
Posted by: Kathi D | April 21, 2008 at 09:22 AM
I didn't know you were going to Europe! My London favorites:
Museums: (you are probly more art than history but anyway...) Cabinet War Rooms, Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, National Gallery, Westminster Abbey.
Food: Cadbury candy bars from Tesco, $10 diet cokes, Mr. Chow's in Knightsbridge. Tea at Orangerie at Kensington is very nice.
Shopping: Almost too expensive to really enjoy. Get a famous french macaroon from Laduree inside Harrods, and ogle the food court.
Walk around: St. James' park, Buckingham to Big Ben, Picadilly, Covent Garden, Trafalger Square. Take the tube as little as possible and walk your socks off.
Your kids might forget you, but it will be worth it.
Posted by: kelly | April 21, 2008 at 10:13 AM
That is a very cue pillow. Enjoy your travels!
Posted by: Jayci Reeder | April 21, 2008 at 11:17 AM
That is a very cue pillow. Enjoy your travels!
Posted by: Jayci Reeder | April 21, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Super cute idea!!! I love the picture of Luke kissing it. So sweet!!!
Posted by: Nicole | April 21, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Ahhh, how sweet. You will be home before ya know it! Your sweet kiddos will be there for ya! :) I love that pillow. Ahhhh....have fun!!!!! Take lots 'o pics!
Posted by: Laurie | April 21, 2008 at 12:42 PM
You are going to have such an awesome time! Make sure you go to Liberty's while you are in London. It is an out of control fabric store. Also, maybe whilst in Germany you could take a day and go down to Brussels or closer Brugges. Depending on where in Germany you are it's just a couple hour train ride, and all the candy and shopping will be worth the beautiful trip. Have so much fun!!!
Posted by: lizzy | April 21, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Of course he'll remember you. You are indelibly written on his heart.
Posted by: Molly | April 22, 2008 at 06:57 PM
too cute! It is soo hard to leave little ones..even when they get bigger! Have fun!
Posted by: jenn desjardins | April 24, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Have fun! I look forward to working with you when you are back. Saw the apartment yesterday...things progressing nicely, but it needs your magic embellishments. Can hardly wait to see what you will do.
Dana
Posted by: Dana King | April 24, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Love that bag! Have a great trip!
Posted by: Faith | May 06, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Make many memories! Enjoy!
Posted by: almost mrs. h | May 07, 2008 at 02:54 PM
So cute! I love the bag, what a good idea!!
Posted by: Becki | May 21, 2008 at 01:56 PM