A couple of weeks ago Anna and I slipped some glitter into our shopping cart at the craft store, and a whole bag of cinnamon scented
pine cones. By the end of the afternoon we had our first sparkle of Christmas magic. It was a very fun and easy project involving only
pine cones, rubber cement and glitter.
Anna took her turn at all aspects and did a fine job (at least for a three-year-old). This is one of the biggest things I miss about the kids being in public school, instead of home with me. I miss the projects - all of us all together doing something fun and creative.
Occasionally I will put out some art supplies and the kids will delve into it after school, but by the time snacks and
homework are over they really just want to run and play for a while.
I hope we can do some fun things together over Christmas. I checked out some fun books from the library and I would like to add some homemade ornaments to the tree this year (kiddo-made, not mommy-made). However I have been forced to cut back on my ambitious projects this year. As my body enters this final phase of baby-making I just can't keep up with myself. So I will take it one day at a time - moment by moment - with a smile on my face. I'll just do what I can, and let the rest fall away. (Thank you, Sean, for picking up all the pieces I am dropping. I love you.)
2 comments:
I noticed those last night and wanted to say how pretty there were, but there just wasn't a break in the conversation at the door and then we left and I never said anything. I did notice all your work and they looked beautiful!
I love scented pinecones. Winco always smells so good in December because they have a pallet of them in the middle of the store. Such a pretty little craft. Glad you are listening to what's happening inside you.
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