Wednesday, November 16, 2011

the little girl story



As I've mentioned before, preparing to move causes you to sort through all kinds of things. While helping my parents, I found a book given to me on the occasion of my Christening. It's signed and dated on the dedication page, '...the very first book for you very own library'.

It's a little worse for wear.
In fact, at some point I'd even signed the cover and apparently dropped it in the bath.

I could tell you the story without even reading the words. I remember it so well.


All about the pain of outgrowing the things you love, only to discover newer and better things down the road. Change is hard, my friends. Even when you're not so little.


I remember loving this book. So glad I can share it with my own little girls.
Which leads us to another charmingly retro discovery...


A little bowl and plate set that my Mom recalls receiving at a baby shower.

Little Miss Mod is taking her swanky pups out for a little walk. Not your typical juvenile theme, clearly someone was throwin' it down seventies style. 


Thank you, too, for all of your kind words and prayers regarding our Rosie. She's been diagnosed with Hepatitis, related either to the antibiotics she was on during her recent bout of Pneumonia or as part of that overall viral illness. We're awaiting further test results. As sick as she is, she still has a smile on her face even as she appears ready to star in a new version of 'Pinkalicious', as 'Yellowlicious'.

 I'm joining the fun at the following:

20 comments:

Ruby Jean said...

Oh So Very, Very... Sweet!!! and the memories make it that much Sweeter!!

Viva la Cottage said...

Bless little Rosie's heart. Sending warm and healing thoughts to all of you. What a trying time.
Glad to know that Miss "Yellowlicious" has something to look forward to :).
Angie

Redo 101 said...

Please tell Rosie that I had pneumonia recently, too, and I'm not a fan of my doc's phlebotomist either! (I think I spelled that wrong :) Poor baby, I hope she can feel much better soon, she is very beautiful and I love her red boots. What a sweetie!

Sewn With Grace said...

So glad you are getting answers for Rosie! I'm still praying for her!

Kim K. said...

Prayers for sweet Rosie. Your childhood treasures are just wonderful.

My Vintage Mending said...

Limoge...someone had los of style, even for the 70's. Sweet little book. I have so many that I can recite and find it very calming almost like a prayer...smiles...Renee

My Vintage Mending said...

My dear Miss Rosie put on some sweet warm slippers and cozy up to mom...she will read you lots of stories while you rest up and feel better...blessings...Renee

Stacey@A Sort Of Fairytale said...

I'm sorry to hear about sweet Rosie, I hope she is well soon...poor little girl...poor worried mommy too!

The book and dishes are just charming.

LissyLou said...

I love that book, it is so so sweet xx

polkadotpeticoat said...

I love the graphics......so cute!

Pinecone said...

I'm sending lots and lots of sweet thoughts to Rosie!!! Hope you are hanging in there too mom!
xoxo
Ashlyn

Pink Piccadilly Pastries said...

What a sweet book and it's so nice to find it again and read it to your own little ones! I adore that bowl too!! My daughter and I just read Pinkalicious and Goldilicious - such cute stories! Praying for Rosie's complete recovery. Lovely post! xo Jina

Anonymous said...

Would love to find that book- could you mention the author? Hope Rosie is on the mend. Love your bog!

Corey Moortgat said...

What a sweet, sweet book! It looks adorable! And so does the little plate and dish! Thanks for linking up, and I hope your little girl is doing better....!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

This is such a sweet book and the memories really are priceless! Hugs! ♥

Lisa said...

Sorry to hear about your little Rosie. I hope she is better soon!

ingrid said...

What beautiful treasures!
I hope Rosie is better soon.

Jemm said...

Hi, I hope your daughter is feeling better. What a scary time for you. I love your childhood treasures. That is really great that you still have them. Your dollhouse down below is really cute :)

Gloria said...

Hi Molly,

Saying a get-well prayer for sweet Rosie. I hope she feels better soon!

Your book and dishes are very adorable. It is fun when we discover sweet memories we forgot we had stored.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

xoxo...Gloria

Elyse said...

sigh ..

i'm sorry to hear about rosie but am so glad that her little spirits are as rosie as her name. i hope you're doing okay, too. birdie blue just might be your pinkalicious. :)

sending warm hugs and healing thoughts

xo
elyse