Ya'll are so great about helping me come up with gift ideas, I thought I would pick your brain again...

My baby shower is coming up in about 5 weeks. I have 4 ladies from work that are hosting it. I am expecting about 60 women--alot of work for these friends to take on.

I would like to make them something as a "thank you". Obviously, it needs to be quick. I was thinking a nice coffee mug with a quilted "cozy". can't think of anything else.

also, I will be out the full 60 days with FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and combined with my summer vacation, won't return back to school until mid-September. My assistant recently resigned and left me 15,000 volumes to pack up, move, and unpack in the new school building/library. My long term sub has graciously taken all this on (or most of it!) while I am out. I can't express my appreciation enough to her. To allow me an extra 6 weeks at home with my little one, while she unpacks my library and gets the year off to a good start is overwhelming. I am thinking about a lap quilt for her. Nothing fancy (I will, afterall, be home with 2 boys under age 3), but a small token of my appreciation. how does that sound???

thanks for reading this long message, this early in the morning...

Rose Hall