Tuesday, May 11, 2010

It's the differences that make life interesting .

I don't often go down the personal path on my crafty blog but I'm feeling a little sooky because of Mother's Day .
I have two teenagers , one of each and each with very different personalities .
My daughter who hugs and kisses and squashes me with her lovely cuddles .
My son who still does cuddle me but his kiss on my cheek is like a butterfly landing .
My daughter who likes to make everything an event , an excuse for a sparkly party .
My son who is fairly laid back and not one for too much fuss .
When I received my Mother's Day gifts on Sunday I was so touched that so much of themselves went into their gifts .
The glittery , bright necklace was saved for and chosen by my girl .
The little heart shaped rock was found by my son on one of his explorations and stashed away as a special gift for me .
Although this is not a crafty post my children are by far my greatest creations and I love them both so much .
I am such a lucky , loved mother .

36 comments:

Lurline said...

And I just love this Post - thank you for sharing!
Hugs - Lurline♥

A Bite of Country Cupcakes said...

Oh I got Bumps reading that post!!!
Both precious gifts from precious gems.

Liz said...

thanks for sharing your M/Day gifts with us.Children certainly are our best creations.

Jeanette said...

Lovely post Clare. Thanks for sharing. The gifts a special. Hugs, Jeanette

Little Munchkins said...

That is such a lovely post. Both my children can be so different at times but I love them both heaps too.

Jo in TAS said...

Their gifts really seem to reflect the personalities you described. They're both gorgeous!

Allie said...

Clare how lovely - yes, our children are our best creations. What lovely, thoughtful gifts - you know you've done well when you get gifts like that!

Cubby House Crafts said...

Now that is just so special!!!
Thankyou for sharing
Lisa

wonderwoman said...

what lovely thoughtful gifts, something to treasure.

xx

Vicki ♥ said...

Lovely post Clare and lovely pressies from your gorgeous kids :) I would feel the same as you with those special gifts. :) Lovely!

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique said...

I can see why both gifts would be treasured Clare and I agree, our children are our greatest works of art.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne

Unknown said...

Lovely Post & Love your Bracelet...the Green is Gorgeous
cheers

marina said...

That is lovely and both would be just as valuable.
What a lovely mothers day.

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

Beautiful post Clare, I think your blog is a lovely place to count your blessings, thanks for sharing your blessings with us. Love their gifts, both very thoughtful xo

Anonymous said...

Oh I love this post - just reading it I can tell how strongly the gifts reflect your children

Steph said...

What lovely gifts... and what beautiful souls! Enjoy your babies! Hope you have a wonderful week :)

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

What lovely gifts Clare....both from the heart.

Anonymous said...

how lovely Clare, beautiful gifts and so thoughtful, my teenager didn't give it a thought, thankfully my 11 yo is into it still

Shay said...

Your kids rock. It's times like that when they give you something so heartfelt that you kinda realise they love you after all....

Barb said...

How sweet.....you have some really thoughtful children.

Scented Sweetpeas said...

Very gorgeous post. Isn't it funny how you can bring them up exactly the same and the are so different.

Serenata said...

What lovely thoughtful gifts - especially the stone! Glad you had such a lovely day.

Sue-Anne said...

What a wonderful post and such heartfelt gifts from your children.

Anonymous said...

Thats such a lovely post!!
I have 3 daughters aged 20,18 and 8 ...each one is completely unique in her own way, but each also inspires such love in me that I completely understand what you mean about your children been your greatest creations.
Have a lovely day.
Em xxx

Kate said...

They are the most wonderful gifts. True Mothers' day treasures.

Teresa said...

wonderful post Clare... just loved it and also loved the thoughtful gifts you received. Made my heart sing :)

Two Little Aussie Birds said...

How sweet! They sound like beautiful kids to have around! It would be so boring if they were exactly the same anyway. Happy mothers day to you!

Anonymous said...

this is a precious post!
i love your gifts....that heart shaped rock....so sweet!

well done mommy...your creations are giving back to you tenfold!

ciao bella
creative carmelina

Fleurette said...

So precious!

Unknown said...

What a lovely mother you must be, to raise such wonderful thoughtful children.
I think that rock is just beautiful and to think he saw it and thought of you :)

Anonymous said...

So sweet!!! I have a rock just like it from my little man - although he found his at the age of about 3. I hope he will still be giving me things like this when he grows up. As a 7 year old he is already not wanting to cuddle or kiss much - he was always so cuddly and affectionate and I do sometimes wish....
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful post!

Mona said...

Thank yoy for your comment on my blog. You made wonderful things. I come back another time to look. Have a nice sunday.

posie blogs Jennie McClelland said...

Gorgeous!! Enough said!!
FYI we also have a heart shaped RED coloured pebble from the Tumut River. Your neck of the woods is just naturally heart shaped. Love Posie

LaurieStar said...

Okay - this post made me cry a little. You are lucky to have such wonderful kids and lucky that all of you are so aware of it! Happy late Mother's Day!

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