Saturday, April 5, 2008

I Missed You MORE!

This is the card that I gave Jessica when she got home. Here's the story behind the card . . . Jessica and I have gotten in the habit of trying to "top" each other with how much we love each other. So, I will tuck her in at night, tell her I love her, and she'll reply "I love you more". I've repeatedly told her that she couldn't possibly love me more, because I gave birth to her, I'm older, I'm larger, and she is a part of me, so clearly, I love her more. She then tells me that she is younger, she hasn't met and loved as many people as I have, so she has more love to give, and there is a huge part of that love just for me. Hhhmmm, that's logical! But, of course, I still love her more!


So, now the front of this card might make sense! I clearly missed her MORE! When I gave her the card, she said, "no, you didn't", but on the inside I had already written, "Yes, I did!" Ha ha -- score one for MOM! Just a simple card with the sentiment done on the computer, a striped patterned paper scrap (My Mind's Eye) from my desk, and ribbon. The flowers, the chipboard center flower piece, and the flower-shaped rhinestones are from a QVC kit. The really large flower and a vellum flower are folded in half so they would fit on the card front. Just a fun colorful card for Jessica's return!

I have tons of errands to run, a birthday party to go to, another birthday to celebrate tomorrow (my Dad's!!), and cards to make right now! Have a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by!

24 comments :

CraftyC said...

A lovely thought! Nice to see you got 1 over her!!( LOL)
Clairexx

Deborah said...

Why did my 3 daughters have to grow up on me? Darn! These precious moments with Jessica are such a treasure Carol! Hugs for a great weekend and to Princess! Deb

Ana Baird said...

Love your card! Hope you have a great weekend with your daughter.

Deb said...

Oh, gorgeous card for Jessica! I bet she loves it!

Have a fabulous weekend, sounds like fun!

The Cryer Family said...

TOTALLY GORGEOUS!!!!
P.S. Hello!

Fe-Fe said...

That's a great card Carol. It did make me laugh. My kids and I do a similar thing except they will say "I love you as big as this house" and I'll say "I love you as big as all the houses on this street." and so it keeps getting bigger until we get to as big as to the end of the universe and back! They just don't get that however much they love us (and we know it's a lot) we just love them more! (We'll keep that as our little secret eh?!) :-)

Ana Baird said...

Hi Carol! Would you mind if I add you to my blog list?

Louly said...

That's gorgeous, and what a lovely story to go with it, you obviously have a very close relationship, you're very lucky.

Carole Beath said...

I loved reading your story, Carol. It was special.
And I love the card too. Thanks for sharing.
I still haven't gotten in the studio to make up something with my wonderful blog candy you sent but I will. I promise. Cuz I am so thrilled I won.

Crystal Ware said...

This is such a cute, fun card. I can imagine her expression when she opened it! LOL.

Unknown said...

LOVE YOUR CARD YOU MADE FOR JESSICA I BET SHE JUST LOVED IT & ALL THOSE FUNKY COLOURS!

Alison said...

Totally adorable card and I love your story!!
AliScraps from 4SS

Lori said...

What a fun card--and great story, too! Glad that Jessica's back safe and sound!

Lisa said...

Cute card and sweet story. Your daughter is a very smart young lady!

Unknown said...

Wonderful Card -TFS the story!

Anonymous said...

Oh it`s beautiful Carol...sounds a bit like us...
"Hapyy B`day" to your Dad..Have a great time:)x

The Cryer Family said...

Hi Carol - yep - it's the 52 challenges one. Her stuff is so gorgeous. I spent a fortune the other night on craft stuff, including the book...oh dear me....(I wanted a chunky alphabet to cut chipboard with, so bought the Sizzix serif essential set, but then needed to buy a BigShot to use it with! - plus another couple of dies!) I don't really mind though - I don't know about your girls, but my kids really love looking through the srapbooking I've done so far. Have agreat Sunday,
Helen x

Becky said...

Love it Carol! Glad she's home! You're such a great mom! :)

Alex said...

what a great card Carol, love the colors and the giant flower - glad your baby is home!! I am like you, love my chicks around me, lol! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Theresa said...

Awesome card! Your a wonderful mom!

My Paper World said...

Awwww! That's so sweet! xx

michelle said...

awesome card so cute !!

Dawn said...

Beautiful card and it is so cheery! That is great about you both trying to top the other one.

MeMe said...

This card is beautiful and you have an excellent blog for sure. I enjoyed my visit and will be back soon.