Title Page - My Baby Book
My Baby Book
by
David James Jackson
(Dedication Line 1)
Mom and Dad
(Dedication line 2)
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My Family
The family is like a book.
The children are the pages
The parents are the cover
That protecting beauty gives.
At first the pages of the book
Are blank and purely fair,
But time soon writeth memories
And painteth pictures there.
Love is the little golden clasp
That bindeth up the trust;
Oh, break it not, lest all the pages
Should scatter and be lost!
Author Unknown
Page 3
Homecoming For David
Before I was even born Mom and Dad were busy at home preparing for my arrival. A special place was made just for me at our home in Atlanta, Georgia. In my room were many toys, games and wonderful presents. One of my favorite gifts is My Baby Book.
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David Makes an Impression
This is my very first picture. Mom and Dad were so excited to have a baby boy like me. Everyone thought I was the world’s cutest baby! Don’t you think so, too?
(Space available for a photo)
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The Arrival Of David
Let me tell you about myself. I am David James Jackson, the son of Julia and Thomas.They waited a long time before the miracle of my birth finally occurred at 5:14am on September 3, 2000. Mom and Dad were assisted by Dr. Marilyn Percy at St Peter's Hospital. I weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
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First Visitors And Gifts
So many friends and relatives came to visit and bring special gifts so I could remember them. When everyone first saw me they had so many nice things to say.
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Guests And Gifts
GIVER’S NAME
GIFT
Mommy and DaddyMy baby Book
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
[9 lines total]
NOTES:_______________________
______________________________
______________________________
[6 lines total]
Page 7
Treasured Keepsakes Of
David James Jackson
This is my birth certificate.
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These are my fingerprints and footprints.
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David Enters the World
My birth date is May 7, 2008. Now Mom and Dad will tell you what it was like in the world on the day I was born.
Entertainment Today
Famous sports heroes_______________________________
Favorite entertainers________________________________
Favorite singers____________________________________
Book of the year___________________________________
Film of the year____________________________________
On television everyone was watching____________________
Some prices today
Loaf of bread________________ Pound of potatoes_______________
Gallon of gas________________Pair of jeans___________________
A dozen eggs________________ Gallon of milk__________________
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Current Events
Headlines in the newspaper________________________________
Head of State__________________________________________
Important world leaders___________________________________
Major world events______________________________________
In addition to my birth this made the year special
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
This is a picture of my family the year I was born.
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Page 10
Family Tree Of
David James Jackson
____________________________________________
Great GrandparentsGreat Grandparents
____________________________________________
GrandparentsGrandparents
____________________________________________
MotherFather
____________________________________________
SistersBrothers
David James Jackson
Page 11
Naming Me
David James Jackson
My name was chosen because. . .
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Other names considered...
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My friends and relatives are...
Uncle Duane, Aunt Dana and Donna
[names are entered at the time we print the book - at least one is necessary]
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Early Accomplishments of David
Before I learned how to talk I had my own language
that sounded like____________________________________
My very first word___________________________________
The next few words I learned___________________________
My first sentence_____________________________________
Mom and Dad will tell you how old I was when
I learned how to do all sorts of things.
Smile_________________________________
Laugh aloud____________________________
Drink from a cup________________________
Hold a spoon___________________________
Sit unsupported_________________________
Crawl_________________________________
Pull myself to a standing position___________
Walk with support_______________________
Walk without support____________________
Run__________________________________
Page 13
David Is Growing Fast
Date/AgeHeightWeight
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Page 14
Dental Chart Of
David James Jackson
This is a record of when I got my baby teeth.
I didn’t like it very much when they grew in, but at
least I can eat real food!
Date the chart when my teeth appeared
Date tooth appearedDate tooth appeared
Upper Jaw
[graphic of teeth chart with lines to each tooth appears with space to fill in information]
Left sideRight side
Lower Jaw
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Ouch Ouch Ouch
Mom and Dad didn’t want me to get sick, so I
was immunized against many different diseases.
TYPEDATE
Diphtheria_________________
Whooping cough_________________
Tetanus_________________
Polio_________________
Measles_________________
Mumps_________________
Rubella_________________
Tuberculin test_________________
Hemoglobin test_________________
Other information [6 lines total for other information]
Page 16
First Haircut of David
I’m getting so big now! Look at me! Mom
and Dad took my picture and even saved a lock of hair
from my very first haircut.
David before first haircut
[space is 2 3/4" x 5 1/2" for photo]
[space for lock of hair is below picture]
Page 17
David Likes To Play
Boys like me love to have fun. These are some of
my favorite things.
Toys ___________________________________________
Games__________________________________________
Outings _________________________________________
Activities ________________________________________
Bedtime songs ____________________________________
Stuffed animals____________________________________
Delicious treats____________________________________
Early playmates
[6 lines follow for names]
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First Birthday of David
David James Jackson is one year old. This has been a wonderful year and my future looks bright. Now you know all about me. I would like to thank Mom and Dad for giving me My Baby Book.
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