I loved nothing more than having a baby in September. The weather was still warm, the moon was bright, and during the night when I was up to feed my babe I could hear the combines running.
When I was little I looked forward to taking meals to the field. I thought it was so great how we could sit and eat supper on lawn chairs and have Heidi the dog run around us. What fun it was to ride in the combine and come back into the house and report to Mom that I had just been making bread (after my Uncle had just explained the whole process of why we plant crops.)
Those were good days. Simple times were full of happiness. I have the same longing as all mother's do, to provide a wholesome and happy environment for my child to grow up in and that when they look back on their childhood, warm feelings come to surface.
I think all mom's sing their own lullaby's full of wishes, dreams, and hopes for their children. I hope when Little Bear rocks her own baby to sleep someday, whatever season that may fall in, she will have special memories and sentiment towards that season.
I think that's why I have such a love for old things. Things that have an emotional attachment. They were created in a time when life was unhurried and everything that was created had meaning and purpose. If a baby quilt was made for someone, it was made specifically with them in mind, becoming a precious keepsake. When I knew Little Bear was coming to live with us, I started searching for old fashioned baby things for her room. Much to my dismay, there was a limited amount of yesteryear nursery decor. Many of my very favorite gifts were lovingly handmade, specifically for her. When I looked for bedding, I wanted to steer away from the cookie cutter big box store bedding and have something vintage. I couldn't find anything anywhere! I am thinking that there are probably other mom's out there, who would like something custom...a little vintage, a little country, and all old fashioned. I'm pleased to let you all know, dear friends and family, that is where the idea for Little Prairie Baby was born.
I'm working on setting up an online shop for old fashioned and custom baby gear and nursery decor. We will specialize in a lot of handmade things, lovingly made by a lot of local stay at home mom's and grandma's. People who love babies and children as much as I do. We will have bedding, clothing, all sorts of heirloom things for you and your baby. It will take a little time before it all comes together, but I wanted to let my friends and family know.
Please, feel free to become a follower of this blog, or leave me a comment as any input on this new adventure would be welcomed. I'll try to post some pictures of a few things we will be featuring, if you are interested in any of the items, drop me a note.
What are your lullaby wishes for your children?
Thanks for taking the time to read this,
Cheyenne
