| To make this special gift you will need a Christmas | | | | Same thing for your mom. Perhaps an item to |
| stocking. Either make one, or buy one. (It doesn't | | | | commemorate her birthday. You could give her an |
| have to be too fancy just sew up a simple design | | | | ornament or a piece of jewelry with the color of her |
| with the fabric of your choice. Put their name on it | | | | birthstone, something to symbolize each child she had |
| with glitter glue. Then decorate with ribbon, buttons, | | | | in your family, her wedding anniversary, something to |
| etc...) You will need to make a list of special times in | | | | represent her hobbies or things she likes to do, |
| your life that your mother or your wife and have | | | | etc...remember get creative here and brainstorm |
| been a part of with you. Your goal is to fill the | | | | about purchasing small items that represent times |
| stocking with ornaments or items that you buy or | | | | that were important to her and to you! |
| make that represent a special event that you shared | | | | Once you have purchased or made the ornaments or |
| and you will attach a note to each little package | | | | gifts that you will put in the stocking for your mom |
| wrapped and tucked in the stocking. | | | | or wife, wrap them and attach a special note to each |
| For example, for your wife, you could give a baby's | | | | item that says what it represents and why you |
| first Christmas ornament to celebrate the birth of a | | | | wanted to honor her with it. Once you deliver it, you |
| child, or if that child likes cars you could give | | | | had better have a tissue nearby because it is sure to |
| something like a little toy car with a ribbon loop glued | | | | make your special someone cry at your |
| to it to remember the day that child was born or | | | | thoughtfulness! Not to mention the stocking! It will |
| perhaps a toy car to represent the first car you | | | | most likely be hanging by the fireplace instead of the |
| bought together,an item to represent your first | | | | traditional one your wife or mother had this |
| house, wedding day, the times she has been there | | | | Christmas season! A lasting reminder of your |
| for you etc... | | | | thoughtfulness and love! |