My friend Alison is waiting right now with baited breath for her second son “Scrumplet” to arrive. If I remember correctly, these last few weeks have been full of sleepless nights, irrational (and rational) fears and it’s probably impossible for her to get comfortable unless she’s suspended in water.
Since Alison lives in Malaysia, the Interwebz – named Stasha, Ado and Erica – are throwing her a virtual baby shower.
You’re totally invited, by the way. Write a post with your favorite baby photo, tell everyone why you love it and then include your favorite quote about motherhood. Or, guess Scrumplet’s birthday, length and weight. OR share a gift from Pinterest that you’d give Alison.
Or, you know, do all three. Like this.
Dear Scrumplet,
Your mama is a pretty tough chick. She’s nervous right now, so I’d appreciate it if you’d cooperate and arrive on May 7 before lunch, and weigh a perfect 3.3 kg and be 49.5 cm long.
If I could afford the shipping, I’d send this to your mama to have waiting for you both. ‘Cause she does, and I’m sure you will be. After all, over the last year I’ve watched your big brother turn from a baby to a boy right along with my little guy.
Your Mama calls your brother Monkey, just like I call my son.
This is him when he was a few months old. It’s one of my favorite pictures because his hair is hilarious, his eyes are so blue, his dimples are on display and his nose is tinted just the tiniest bit orange because he wouldn’t eat anything but sweet potatoes and carrots.
My Monkey is a handful. He is smart and ornery and mischievous. He is busy and intense and hilarious. When he gets into trouble, I have to put him in time out and step out of the room so he doesn’t see me laughing. I’m not sure how I will hide this laughter from him when he gets older, only I know I have to so he doesn’t grow up to be a brat.
I’m sure your mama understands what I mean, and I bet she’s probably familiar with this quote:
“My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.”
— Mark Twain
Get here soon, Scrumplet. Safely, please, and go easy on your mama. We’re pretty fond of her.
Mamamash
Oh Julie. Oh Julie. Hold on, I gotta go blow my nose and wipe my eyes.
*sniff* *blow nose*
Back.
Oh Julie. No words could express my love for this letter to Scrumplet. None. I just love you.
And Monkey. Yours and mine. Because look at his face. And his hair. And orange nose. And those amazing lady killer dimples. I love his Mama’s big heart.
Thank you for your amazing words. And the virtual gift of the awesome tee + onesie and your friendship and this post.
I want to go on and on and on. Just know I love you.
Did I say that already?
I’ll say it again. I love you. xoxo
Thanks for being there from the beginning! Love you much.
That picture of your Monkey: priceless! It just says so much about all of him. And the hair is FANTASTIC! Thanks so much for linking up w. us!
He’s a toot, that’s for sure. Great idea for the shower! Glad you guys did it.
I love this post! Very creative. I also wish I could afford shipping to Malaysia, but online love is the next best thing. Thanks for joining us at Alison’s shower!
Nothing makes me happier than a stamp of approval from Erica.
Not even kidding. Great idea for a shower, btw.
Love this post! I want that shirt and onsie, even though my son is 3 now – haha! Your son’s picture is beyond cute as well
Yay for baby bash day!
I’m adding them both to my want list for “next time.” And thanks! This was a fun way to celebrate Alison!
Omg, that baby of yours takes my breath away.
Anyhow, this post is creative & cool. I love it. x
Thanks, Kim!
Oooo, yes, & I love love love Mama Alison <3 Xxx
THIS is adorable. I love the idea of a virtual baby shower. And you know what I also love?
Orange noses. My own kids ate only squash, sweet potatoes and carrots (maybe peaches…you get the theme, no?) and they were for sure tinged a similar color as your Monkey.
As for Alison – Oh my. I can’t imagine her baby being anything but gorgeous. And I don’t know how to translate pounds into the metric system (silly USA) so I’ll guess that Scrumplet will be 6 pounds 13 ounces (that was my son’s weight) and 19 inches long.
No matter what, I know he’ll be precious. And if I could, I’d send her Monkey a Woody Doll and a Buzz Lightyear for being the Big Brother because that’s what my sister got Jack when his baby sister Karly was born.
This was almost 13 years ago and we still have those toys. And the Disney franchise is still going strong. And I still cry when I see those movies.
Tears of joy. Tears of a mama.
I wish you so much joy, Alison.
You made me cry, Julie C Gardner. Everyone’s out to make this very pregnant lady cry right? (Ok I cry at the drop of a hat these days).
Love you. xoxo
We should have sent her a box of tissues first.
Oh I love this. Julie you write the best letters. I would totally want to be your pen pal back when we still owned pens.
Monkeys are super cute! Yours and Alison’s. Orange noses and all. They deserve those outfits! As do you. Triple swoon with cherry on top.
Thank you so much for coming to the party! You bring on the smiles. xo
“Back when we owned pens.” HAHAH. Thanks, Stasha. It was sweet of you guys to throw the party!
How very sweet! I love that photo of Monkey. And those shirts? Awesome!
Thanks, Kim! They seemed to have Alison’s attitude just right.
Cute! Love the matching t-shirt and onesie.
I think we all need that set, right?
Your Monkey is CUTE!!!! What a sweet letter to Scrumplet. Love it.
Thanks! I’m excited to see the Scrumplet.
Those shirts are adorable.
And so is your monkey.
Aren’t they? And thanks.
I miss his chub.
What a beautiful letter! Bet you anything that Alison prints this out or something and saves it! haha!
And your little orange-nosed, dimpled monkey was absolutely adorable. I cracked up so loud that my husband and nephew looked at me like I was a weirdo – and I had to explain myself.
That would be neat if she did.
And thanks! He’s a goofy kid. We enjoy his antics.
So sweet!!! My daughters nose was orange from squash!!
I love that everyone is pulling together to wish Alison the best and to welcome scumplet.
It’s really sweet of the blogging community to do this! I’m glad the three amigos suggested it.
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This is so sweet, Julie. And Monkey was an adorable baby!
Is showing up to a baby shower five days late still considered “fashionably late?”
That is just beautiful!
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