Friday, December 30, 2011

Linens For The New Year

Having lately received word that we are to expect a houseguest next summer, only several weeks before the autumnal Colonial Trade Faire, and that this guest will of course want to accompany us to that interesting event, but, alas, has no suitable clothing, my spare time of late has been employed to ensure that this esteemed personage will have proper attire.

The work baskets and drawers have been emptied to turn up any spare bits of soft linen and I think that although the resultant garments are by no means fancy, the recipient, it is to be hoped, shall not mind their plainness at all.

No one has claimed to have seen this person, although rumour has reached us that we are to expect a person rather smaller than not, and with less than the common amount of hair. It has also been speculated that due to circumstances beyond their control, this person shall arrive in nothing but, alas, their own skin. It is only charitable that we should extend the hand of kindness and provide this poor creature with adequate clothing, food and a comfortable room of its own, to stay in as long as it should find itself in need of hospitality.

I flatter myself that the kind hand of Providence has smiled upon us and that our future shall be bright with this person numbered amongst our household. For all that Providence sends is for our benefit and good, and His blessings flow richly with each angel He sends among us, unawares.

Love,
Sarah

35 comments:

  1. Congratulations- babies are wonderful blessings! I hope you are feeling well.

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  2. Congratulations :)) Such happy news to read this evening - he is indeed smiling upon you and your whole family.

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  3. I'm so excited for you all! Congratulations, and many prayers for a peaceful and no-more-than-usually uncomfortable pregnancy!

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  4. Congratulations, Sarah! I am so excited for you :-) And this post is just lovely. You always put things so well!

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  5. Congratulations :))) I wish you and the little guest all the best!!

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  6. I've never commented before but have been an avid reader of your blog for a few months now--congratulations to you and your family! How bountifully He bestows His blessings!

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  7. Congratulations, both on the excpected little darling, but also on a very amusingly written post.

    The clothes look very sweet, by the way. I haven't even started on anything for my little man...

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  8. Oh my goodness!!! Congatulations! Prayers for a healthy pregnancy and baby are being sent up.

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  9. Congratulations! Babies are such a blessing.

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  10. Happy day! Congratulations! What a fun way to make an announcement. :)

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  11. Congratulations, Sarah! What a blessing. :)

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  12. CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so surprised; I never suspected anything. I love the way you announced it. :) Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy and baby!
    *hugs*
    Emily

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  13. Dear Sarah,

    You had me going along quite a time, wondering if a small cousin or friend was visiting...what a good giggle to learn towards the end that your houseguest will join the household. Congratulations on the baby to come!

    Very best,

    Natalie

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  14. congratulations. i'm wishing you a healthy babe, but also kinda hoping you get a girl. I can kinda see your boys being so smitten over a sister that she wraps them around her little finger. And they are so much more fun to dress. again congrats.

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  15. Oh Congratulations Sarah! I am so excited for you and your family. :)

    I was stopping by to ask where you find linen, and if there is a difference among them... I've seen it at my local JoAnns, but not sure of quality or ?? Also wondering where you buy corset supplies (metal separating busks, especially).

    Congratulations again!!

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  16. What a delightful way of announcing a new blessing from God. :) Congratulations to you and your growing family!

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  17. Congratulations again Dear Sarah! I love your sweet intro to the coming addition in your family...absolutely lovely!

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  18. Congratulations! I am due with #7 in late June. The clothes you have made are beautiful (as usual!) but I can't wait to see them on the babe.

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  19. Congratulations Sarah!!! I love the way you worded the whole post and how exciting. Rejoicing with you and your family!

    God bless you and the little one as well!

    In Christ,
    Rebecca

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  20. Congratulations, Sarah! And family! Praying for a safe pregnancy for you.

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  21. Congratulations, Mrs. Sarah! May His blessings be upon you, your little guest, and your whole family during this happy time!

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  22. What wonderful news to end off one year and begin a new year! Congratulations, how exciting for you all! To think that your baby boy will now become a big brother!

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  23. Congratulations! That is wonderful news. Many prayers for an easy pregnancy & birth.

    God bless,
    Sarah Grace

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  24. Yay!! I'm so happy for you! I'm another reader who's never commented, but I really enjoy your blog and hearing about your family and beautiful children! Congratulations!

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  25. SO happy for you and your family! Congratulations and Happy New Year to the 6 of you.

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  26. Congratulations! And the tiny clothes are lovely. :D

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  27. Congratulations! What a happy time for your family! The little clothes are darling.

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  28. Very sweet and clever post! Congratulations again :D

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  29. Congratulations Sarah and Co! I am so excited for you and can't wait to see all the lovely baby goodies you create as you await this newest little one!

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  30. Those are beautiful little garments! Can't wait to see your new little one in them. :) Congratulations again! (I can't seem to say that enough, because I'm just SOOOO excited for you!)

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  31. A new little one is always exciting!!! =D In September, God brought my little brother safely into the world. I pray all goes well. =)

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  32. Congratulation on the new little human to come ! May your pregnancy be a happy one.

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  33. Congratulations! I love how you worded the announcement to us! :)

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Thank you for your lovely thoughts!