Do You Need To Write a Baby Shower Gift Book Message & Don't Even Know Where To Start?

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We have all been there. You buy the book you or your kids love(d), and you know it will be the perfect gift! A guaranteed hit, afterall you and your family love it. The next step is to add a personal, funny, meaningful or cute note that finishes off the gift in an extra special way. You have the book and a pen in hand, and then it happens. . . you stare at the page. Writers block sets in with a vengence and you are stuck!

Let me help you out! Here are some great messages you can use as they are written or you can personalize them in your own way.

Humorous Messages

1. “Congratulations on your newest production! May your little star always steal the show.”
2. “Welcome to the world of sleepless nights & endless love, Coffee will be your best friend.”
3. “Warning: This book may cause uncontrollable bouts of laughter and an overwhelming desire to cuddle.”
4. “Babies are the tiniest dictators you’ll ever meet. Prepare for unconditional love and a lifetime of unreasonable demands.”
5. “Roses are red, violets are blue, get ready for sleepless nights and poopy diapers too!”
6. “Welcome to Parenthood: Where ‘naptime’ becomes the ultimate goal, ‘me time’ is a distant memory, & 'bed time' is a merely a suggestion!”
7. “Congrats! You’re about to embark on the most rewarding roller coaster ride of your life. Better buckle up baby!”
8. “Remember, when in doubt, blame it on the baby! It'll be years before they can dispute it.”
9. “Parenthood: the only job where you can be the boss, take orders from someone half your size and not get paid.”
10. “Dear baby, welcome to the family! Get ready for an abundance of hugs, kisses, and embarrassing childhood stories.”
11. “Parenting Rule #1: There are no rules. Just do your best, laugh often and cuddle more.”
12. “Congratulations on the arrival of your little one! May your diaper-changing skills be as swift as your baby’s naptime.”
13. “Prepare for your heart to melt into a puddle of goo every time your baby smiles. It’s the cuteness overload effect!”
14. “From one sleep-deprived parent to another: Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, the baby changes the rules.”

Famous Humorous Quotes

1. “Having children is like living in a frat house: nobody sleeps, everything’s broken, and there’s a lot of throwing up.” – Ray Romano
2. “Children are like crazy, drunken small people in your house.” – Julie Bowen
3. “Before I had kids, I didn’t even know there was a wrong way to make toast. Now I know five.” – Jill Smokler
4. “I think my wife and I made a deal that every time she gets pregnant, I get to have a puppy. We have three dogs, so she’s had three kids. I think we’re done.” – Jim Gaffigan
5. “I used to have functioning brain cells, but I traded them in for children.” – Amy Poehler
6. “Parenting is 80% making empty threats and 20% picking up miniature toys.” – Jim Gaffigan
7. “Having children is like being mugged by a miniature version of yourself.” – Steve Martin
8. “People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one.” – Leo J. Burke
9. “Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.” – Phyllis Diller

Quotes From Well-Known Authors

1. “Read me a story, tuck me in tight, say a sweet prayer, and kiss me goodnight.” – Jane Dyer
2. “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island and best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your life.” – Walt Disney
3. “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” – Dr. Seuss
4. “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” – Emilie Buchwald
5. “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” – Frederick Douglass
6. “The journey of a lifetime starts with the turning of a page.” – Rachel Anders
7. “You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne (from Winnie the Pooh)
8. “From your parents, you learn love and laughter and how to put one foot before the other. But when books are opened you discover you have wings.” – Helen Hayes
9. The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. – Dr. Seuss
10. “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” – C.S. Lewis
11. “There are many little ways to enlarge your world.  Love of books is the best of all.” – Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
12. There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favorite book. – Marcel Proust
13. “Children make your life important.” – Erma Bombeck
14. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” – J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Fellowship of the Ring”
15. “There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book.” – Frank Serafini
16. “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'” – C.S. Lewis
17. Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. – Margaret Fuller
18. Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light. – Vera Nazarian
19. “All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Fellowship of the Ring”
20. Wishing you many nights of bedtime stories and sweet dreams. – Jane Dyer
21. You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book. – Dr. Seuss
22. Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. – Elizabeth Stone
23. “All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” – J.M. Barrie, “Peter Pan”
24. Keep reading. It’s one of the most marvelous adventures that anyone can have. – Lloyd Alexander
25. “Courage is found in unlikely places.” – J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Hobbit”
26. “To live will be an awfully big adventure.” – J.M. Barrie, “Peter Pan”
27. “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” – A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
28. “You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” – A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
29. If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books. – Roald Dahl
30. “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis
31. “It is a smile of a baby that makes life worth living” is a quote by Debasish Mridha author of Little One, The World Is Your Oyster
32. Trust your instincts – you know your baby best. - Shel Silverstein
33. Take care of yourselves too; self-care is vital. - Shel Silverstein
34. Sleep when the baby sleeps (seriously, do it!). - Shel Silverstein
35. Don’t hesitate to ask for help when you need it. - Shel Silverstein
36. It’s okay to make mistakes; nobody’s perfect. - Shel Silverstein
37. Be patient with yourself and your baby; learning takes time. - Shel Silverstein
38. Communicate openly with your partner about your needs and feelings. - Shel Silverstein
39. Take lots of photos and videos; you’ll treasure them later. - Shel Silverstein
40. Find a support network of other parents; you’re not alone. - Shel Silverstein
41. Embrace the chaos; life with a baby is wonderfully unpredictable. - Shel Silverstein
42. Don’t compare your parenting journey to others’; every family is unique. - Shel Silverstein
43. Trust that you’re doing a great job; your love is what matters most. - Shel Silverstein

Meaningful Messages to the Parents to be

1. “May your precious little one bring you endless joy, laughter, and love. Wishing your growing family a lifetime of beautiful moments together.”
2. “Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your bundle of joy! May parenthood be filled with sweet snuggles, unforgettable milestones, and boundless happiness.”
3. “As you embark on this incredible journey of parenthood, may you be blessed with patience, wisdom, and an abundance of love. Your little one is already so lucky to have you as parents.”
4. “Here’s to the newest member of your family! May your home be filled with warmth, comfort, and the sweetest lullabies. Congratulations on this beautiful blessing.”
5. “To the parents-to-be: Your love story is about to become even more magical with the arrival of your little one. May every moment be filled with wonder and joy.”
6. “Sending heartfelt congratulations as you eagerly await the arrival of your precious baby. May parenthood be your greatest adventure yet, filled with love beyond measure.”
7. “Wishing you all the happiness in the world as you prepare to welcome your little miracle. Your journey as parents will be filled with countless blessings and unforgettable memories.”
8. “Congratulations on the impending arrival of your little miracle! May your hearts be filled with endless love, your home with endless laughter, and your lives with endless blessings.”

Meaningful Messages to the Baby

1. “Welcome to the world, little one! May your life be filled with love, laughter, and countless blessings. We can’t wait to watch you grow and thrive.”
2. To our dearest [Baby’s Name], as you grow and explore the world around you, may you always know how deeply loved and cherished you are. Your journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see the incredible person you’ll become.”
3. “Welcome to the world, little one! You are already a ray of sunshine in our lives, and we’re filled with joy knowing we get to watch you learn, laugh, and grow. May your days be bright and your heart be full of love.”
4. “Dear [Baby’s Name], from the moment we knew you were coming, our hearts were filled with love beyond measure. You are a precious gift, and we promise to cherish every moment with you. May your life be filled with happiness, adventure, and endless possibilities.”
5. “To our darling [Baby’s Name], as you take your first breaths and open your eyes to this beautiful world, know that you are surrounded by love and warmth. You are a blessing beyond compare, and we can’t wait to share in all the wonderful moments ahead.”

Bible Verses

1. "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." - Ephesians 6:4
2. “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3 (NIV)
3. “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'” – Matthew 19:14 (NIV)
4. “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)
5. “But Jesus called them to him, saying, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.'” – Luke 18:16 (ESV)
6.  "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
7. “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” – Psalm 127:3 (ESV)
8. “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” – Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (ESV)
9. “The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him!” – Proverbs 20:7 (ESV)
10. “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” – Proverbs 22:6 (NLT)