This Christmas I was given the gift of family. A strong, healthy baby girl was born to us. My brave sister gave birth to Baby Girl on Christmas. She has the sweetest nose, just like her mama. Born on a white Christmas, she is the most special gift we will ever receive.
I am still excited to open the presents that are under the tree. I had saved little money to buy gifts for Christmas this year so I wanted to come up with something meaningful and special. It is hard to find gifts for my family who already have enough ‘things’, I decided to go for something simple. A gift for each of my family to share with Baby Girl. A book. A special one for each of them to read with her, and a letter explaining why I chose each book.
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For My Dad: The Little Blue Truck Written by Alice Schirtle, Illustrated by Jill McElmurry
“Congratulations Daddy, Y-Y, Father, Brian on becoming a grandpa! Baby is going to love snuggles with you. And rides with you in your little blue truck. Congratulations on your new little buddy!”
For My Mom: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Eric Carl
“Congratulations Mom on becoming a grandma! Baby is going to love reading with you, learning about colors, animals and how to read, just like you taught all of us.”
For My Youngest Sister: Where’s Spot by Eric Hill
“Dear Auntie Laura and Baby Girl. Congratulations on becoming an Auntie! Baby is going to love learning all about puppies and hide and seek from you!”
For the New Dad: My First Night-Night Stories by Samantha Sweeney
“To Daddy and Baby, Every little girl needs her Dad to read her a bedtime story.”
Most importantly. For My sister and her precious baby girl: On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman
“Congratulations Mama Bear on the sweetest gift of your life.
I know your years together will be full of cuddles and story times. I hope you will always remember how special the night she was born was, and the first nights you spent together were. Enjoy your first Christmas together!”
Love,
Becca
Merry Christmas to All!
May this be a time to share with the ones we love ~ Family, friends, and loved ones.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, from me and my new and growing family!
Carla says
This is a wonderful idea! All of those books are so special and will be well loved and read.
Rebecca says
I sure hope she loves them! Merry Christmas Carla!
ShootingStarsMag says
Aw, this is such a sweet idea! I love gifting books to children – no matter what age – so I like that you gave them for people to SHARE with the new baby.
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
Rebecca says
Thanks Lauren! I thought this was a fun way to welcome the baby home for Christmas!
Carley says
I’ve been reading the same stories over and over and over. I so desperately need some new books.
Rebecca says
What kind of books are you looking for? I have read my share of books over and over. 🙂
Chelsey says
This is a great idea! My son loves books he received a ton for Christmas! ❤️
Yen-Van Tran says
This is such a sweet post! I love that you wrote about the books for each person
Rebecca says
Thanks! I thought it was a fun way to give everyone the same kind of gift.