and returns home to find it.
-George Moore
Spread hither and yon, our family prepares to gather together. The present is the together part. To reunite. So many differences, so many miles that separate, but our Twelve Days of Christmas have begun and the journeys to "home" are in process. Decorating began yesterday. I lay my stitching down and I lit the candle and thought, soon they will be "home" wherever that is, whatever that means...I think it simply means, wherever we all are...together.
I like the thought of "The Twelve Days of Christmas"...
starting with Christmas and each day having something meaningful and special taking place. Since we were traveling during advent, this seems a way to participate in the festivities, although out in the world everything seems to be frantically disassembling. For us, it means, no rush to take apart as we are just getting set up and the few simple crafts we shared at our Open House at the shop will be the crafts we will be making together as a family...
Button Snowflakes...
Pipecleaner Snowflakes
Glitter Mittens...
Mitten Garlands....
and more.. :)
How nice that it is not just a day and a distinct deadline.
It is not too late now that the actual calendar day of Christmas has passed to gather with children, no matter how old they have grown, to read stories, make things, and continue to enjoy each other's company.
As the days of 2012 draw to a close, here is hoping you continue to celebrate the joys of the season...
All the best to you,
Dotty
The Net Loft
ps...and sometimes, as we have known ourselves, Skype is our means to gather together and be "home" with one another, and the company during these times is still well appreciated and treasured. There are many times I have wished I lived in olden days, but in this case, I find myself very glad for these modern times and grateful for these amazing days of technology when we find ourselves hovering and laughing to and fro face to face on the computer...maybe not this year, but there have been years where I have been there too...
I like the thought of "The Twelve Days of Christmas"...
starting with Christmas and each day having something meaningful and special taking place. Since we were traveling during advent, this seems a way to participate in the festivities, although out in the world everything seems to be frantically disassembling. For us, it means, no rush to take apart as we are just getting set up and the few simple crafts we shared at our Open House at the shop will be the crafts we will be making together as a family...
Button Snowflakes...
Pipecleaner Snowflakes
Glitter Mittens...
Mitten Garlands....
and more.. :)
How nice that it is not just a day and a distinct deadline.
It is not too late now that the actual calendar day of Christmas has passed to gather with children, no matter how old they have grown, to read stories, make things, and continue to enjoy each other's company.
As the days of 2012 draw to a close, here is hoping you continue to celebrate the joys of the season...
All the best to you,
Dotty
The Net Loft
ps...and sometimes, as we have known ourselves, Skype is our means to gather together and be "home" with one another, and the company during these times is still well appreciated and treasured. There are many times I have wished I lived in olden days, but in this case, I find myself very glad for these modern times and grateful for these amazing days of technology when we find ourselves hovering and laughing to and fro face to face on the computer...maybe not this year, but there have been years where I have been there too...
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Here's hoping the reunion is joyous for all!
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