the children are very proud of their "solar and wind powered clothesline", a photo by ellajohn on Flickr.
Friday, December 30, 2011
the children are very proud of their "solar and wind powered clothesline"
the children are very proud of their "solar and wind powered clothesline", a photo by ellajohn on Flickr.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
light
The first light of Advent is the light of stones.
Stones that live in crystals, seashells, and bones.
The second light of Advent is the light of plants.
Roots, stem, leaf, flower, and fruit by whom we live and grow.
The third light of Advent is the light of beasts.
Animals of farm, field, forest, air, and seas.
All await the birth in greatest and in least.
The fourth light of Advent is the light of humankind.
The light of love, the light of thought, to give and to understand.
Steiner
Saturday, December 03, 2011
on the third day of christmas
The children say that we have to take our candles with us when we go to Granny's house because we have to do this every night.
I am making an effort to be simple in our celebrations this year, but I've been wanting an advent spiral for years. We can use the candles throughout the year, but spiraled on our dining room table with some pine boughs it is just right for counting the days.
Friday, December 02, 2011
Today, I sat. Not like this but next to a feverish three year old watching PBS and crocheting for hours.
I have boxes for packing, a shower curtain for each new bath and a clean one to leave behind. I have finally panicked about buying a new house.
I'm working on my hundred dollar christmas. It feels strange. I think I'll go over budget soon, but not by much. Today I bought twenty five votive candles and holders to make an advent spiral and a box of candy canes. Each child will get one or two small gifts, and we'll get a christmas tree and that will be all.
All in our new house.
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