For Today… January 2, 2017. 2017. Seriously. Looking out my window … it’s a hazy foggy morning. It’s actually almost not morning anymore. I am thinking … I should get dressed and start taking ornaments off the tree. I am thankful … that I seem to finally be over my head cold. The 15 hours…
I will likely be off the blog until next week, but hope to wish a Very Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Every year, I make a new Christmas ornament for my kids. When they leave, they’ll have a big collection of ornaments for their own tree. Hopefully, they’ll be a special keepsake for them as mine are for me. The struggle is finding something that I feel capable of making with my short term attention, aversion…
For Today… Looking out my window … the last dregs of yesterday’s snow are on the deck. I am thinking … about hanging the roping from the loft today. I’d like to get that done soon! I am thankful … that we can be home relaxed slowly this morning. One of my favorite things ……
I love Christmas carols. I love esoteric, uncommon Christmas Carols. A year ago for WwW, I shared ‘Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming.’ The third verse. I’m glad I checked, because it’s the one I almost shared again. Earlier in this Yuletide Season, I shared my favorite hymn which happens to be an Advent hymn:…
Needing homemade playdough for 3yo cousin’s gift. Pretzles, kisses or hugs, and m&ms. What could go wrong .. and all kid done! Woohoo! Mama & Papa’s tree … they use stuffed animals that play music. All the children love to play them. N-boy in top hat at millenry; R-girl stringing popcorn and cranberries in schoolhouse;…
Way back in November I posted about my tradition of making an Annual Ornament for the children as a non-crafty mom. It even comes with a video that I recorded. I thought I’d share the ornament I made for 2015. And they’re on the tree before Christmas – win! First, you should know that my…
For Today… December 25, 2015 … The Monday before Christmas Outside my window…. it’s rainy and dreary. The sun isn’t entirely up yet, I think. I am thinking… about wrapping presents. I am thankful… I finished shopping on Saturday, with three gifts to come from Amazon. I am wearing… pajamas. Kids are still abed. I…
OK, a few words: 15 Years with my love!