It's true. I spent my formative years in Winn's and Hancock Fabrics, people. I know the differences in gingham, dotted swiss, chambray, broadcloth, terrycloth, velour and muslin, and I guess I should tell all you people that think I'm 'super crafty'... well, I come by it honestly.
Mom...because of you, when I was a kid, I always had beautiful, new clothes to wear that were different from what everyone else was buying at the store.
Mom... because of you, I never had to stress about a school project that required we dress up for something. (I can still remember the 'Italy' project I did in the 4th grade. I looked cute in that kerchief.)
Because of you, I have a childhood filled with pictures of the boys and I in coordinated outfits (you really loved gingham back then, didn't you?)
I always had bookbags embroidered with my name (even though I never had those nifty pencils with my name to put in said bookbags because of how you decided to spell it! ;)
I always had beautiful prom dresses that fit perfectly (hello, Miss Flat Chest!), and I never had to worry that I'd have the same one as someone else.
Mom... because of you, I got to pick out exactly what I wanted my wedding dress to look like (was it four different patterns we used, or only three?!!)
Now, because of you, I never freak out when one of my kids say they want to be...fill in the blank... for Halloween because I know you will guide me through it or probably just end up making it yourself.
Mom... because of you, not only was Josie one of the most adorable little pioneer girls in the third grade, but her little pioneer sister was a big hit, too! (Look at them, my friends... aren't they cute?)
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And because of you, I'm still having the same conversation with people that I did thirty years ago.
Them: That is so cute! Where'd you get it?
Me: My mom made it.
Them: You're so lucky!
Yes, I am.
When I was a kid, I thought you made all those clothes and things for me because we never had a ton of money. Now I know that it is because you love me (AND we never had a ton of money ;)
It's always been your 'language of love'. Well...
Love you, too, Mommy.
2 comments:
very sweet! My mother sewed everything for me as well. I also got to design my wedding dress. it is so nice to have a talented mother! I want to see a pic of your wedding dress!
Aww, very nice. I remember Winn's - my mom bought lots of fabric there. And funny, when I was in fourth grade she made me a pioneer dress similar to Josie's - I think I had a book report to do on Laura Ingalls Wilder or something? Can't remember, but I do remember by teacher being super impressed by my outfit.
Such power our moms have to be able to sew anything they wanted for us. What will my kids say about me one day? "I love my mom - she could find ANYTHING we needed on the internet...best shopper ever!" we all have our talents, right?
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