“This is so much better than trick or treating.” “Yes!!!!” (punches sky) What can I say? The sweetest music to my ears. It’s true. The evening I planned worked out just right. Happy people. Don’t quote me, but I think they have finally forgiven me for ruling out their usual […]
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Happy Halloween
We’ve had a wonderful evening. I’ll post more of the fun we’ve had soon. In the meantime, I couldn’t resist posting up a photo of our pumpkins, a candle in a bun and carved turnip heads in a stew….and wishing you Happy Halloween. Hope you had a good day.
Read moreTradition
There is something grounding about tradition. Most of the year, we invest so much of our time and energy ensuring that the children grow and learn. Filling their bellies and minds to set them up for when they finally fledge. In between, there are family traditions acting like lynch pins […]
Read morePainting pumpkins
There is nothing like the quiet, nearly continuous conversation that goes on between children as they happily concentrate on a joint crafting project. Little nudges amongst themselves to keep everyone on the same path, or at least aiming for the same objective. A stream of words. Relevant. Not relevant. Siblings […]
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