There’s a new little friend in our world!
(It could be debated whether or not Lafayette is in Mark’s world, but that’s besides the point)
Welcome Sasha & Carolyn’s new babe, Kathryn Cline Dansky!
Born September 16th, after 33.5 hours of labor(!) at 7lbs, 11oz.
I’m posting this mainly for the photo. Can you stand it?
Congratulations you guys! See you soon!
Oscar: Can we read a story?
Me: I’ll read you the book about the day Baby Jesus was born.
It’s called The Nativity.
Yeah! I want to read that story!
Do you know what the name of that day is called?
Um, no.
It’s the first Christmas.
Oh. Yeah!
This happened a long long time ago.
Like in the old days?
Yes, a long time ago.
Like before even Ruth was born? (Ruth is his Kindergarten teacher)
Yes. Way before that.
Like, before Chief’s dad was born?
Yes. A really really long time ago.
Wow. I think yeah.
Page 1, The Angel
One day the angel came to tell Mary that she was going to have a baby, and he will be the son of God.
Is that God? (pointing to Joseph)
No, You can’t see God. That’s Joseph, but the baby’s dad would be God.
But Joseph will help out?
Yes.
That’s an Angel?
Yes – isn’t it beautiful?
Yeah – but aren’t angels only in heaven?
Well, in this really special case, God sent angels to visit people.
I would freak out if I saw an angel.
Yeah I think I would too.
Page 2, No Room At the Inn
Mary and Joseph had to travel home to Bethlehem, and it was time to have the baby. But there were so many other visitors in town, that the Inn was all full. (I bet Mary was worried.)
Why, because she had to ride that donkey?
Page 3, The Stable
Joseph found them a place in a stable, where baby Jesus was born that night. Do you see that little box that baby Jesus is sleeping in? Its called a manger. Its where the horses eat their hay from, usually. The baby is wrapped in blankets – Its a cold night.
And the angels are playing music for the baby to listen to.
The book says the animals breathed on the baby to keep him warm.
(Smile)
Page 4, The Shepherds
In the fields nearby, shepherds were looking after their sheep. An angel appeared in the sky and told them to come and see Christ the Lord, born in Bethlehem. They would find the baby lying in a manger. Next, more angels came, and filled the sky, singing, “Glory to God, and peace on Earth.” I think it was quite a scene. The shepherds hurried and found baby Jesus, just as the angel had said.
I think they brought the sheep to the baby.
Page 5, The Wise Men
A star guided 3 wise men across the land. They were looking to worship the child born King.
The star led them forward until it stood over the place where Jesus lay.
Are they kings too? They have crowns.
I think they must be.
Page 6, The Gifts
At last the three wise men had found Jesus. They gave him their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Remember how people came to visit Lucy and brought presents? (nods yes)
Everyone there rejoiced and sang with the angels in heaven, “Glory to God, Alleluia”.
And then Jesus died? And came back to life?
Well, that’s later. That’s Easter. Right now everyone is just happy to have Jesus born.
Except the people who are Jewish. Because they don’t believe in Jesus.
Right. If you’re Jewish you believe in other things. But we’re Catholic, and we celebrate Christmas – which is Jesus being born.
If you’re Jewish, you believe in the menorah.
Well, if you are Jewish, you believe in a lot of other good things. The menorah is for the festival of lights.
Today is the first day of Hanukkah. Jacob gets to light a candle.
Its also December first. What did you get to do this morning?
I got to open my ab-vent calendar!
Okay, kid. Time for bed.
I always say I’m going to start early, make a list, stay organized.
Maybe this will be a good place for all the lovely things I find.
Even if I don’t get any of this stuff, it will be nice to look at. :)
I saw this poster and it was love at first sight.
This is the best shampoo – Susan gave me a bottle once – and it’s been my favorite in my mind ever since. And of course I always want a little sugar in my bowl.
I know there is a salt craze going on out there. I want in.
I love this photo beyond words.
It is a sad day when you are out of this hand cream.
This is my favorite letter of the alphabet, by my favorite typographer in the world.
Great olive oil is a terrific indulgence.
I’m back into sidecars with a vengeance.
When I was little I loved collecting little animals. I want to get back to my roots. I love this fox and his little woodland friends!
This is the best wall calendar going right now.
This envelope is so clever! I would keep my best treasures in it. Or maybe send it to a friend.
Did you know that I need these? It’s true.
one good chuckle:
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Oscar and I made Christmas ornaments from acorns that we found this fall at Camp Okizu.
We also purchased some little wood star shapes at the Hobby Co, and a couple of mini white pumpkins at the market down the street.
The big black table is still up in the living room from Lucy’s birthday party. I love having a space to do projects, wrap presents and generally spread out. For now, the table is here to stay!
Here is a snap of the glittered items drying. The glitter got everywhere!
The tops naturally came off a lot of the acorns. That made it convenient to glitter the tops seperately, and not get the bottom part of the acorn messy.
The idea to make the acorns was heavily inspired by these acorns on Etsy:
So, we painted glue, sprinkled glitter, and drilled little holes for the ribbon.
Soon, we had pretty little ornaments.
Ps. Oscar wants me to add the following story. We picked the pinecone off of a tree growing near Oscar’s school. We were walking back to the car, after school, and I found one I could reach. He was delighted and mildly alarmed to discover an inchworm living in the pinecone! After about 45 seconds he decided he didn’t want the native inhabitant anymore. I told him I didn’t want it, plus I was driving. The solution was to put the little bug out the window. “Did you put it out?” I asked. “Yeah. I think so.”
(the end)
Bring on the Holidays!
Thanks to Cecca and Harriet for the overalls- they were made by Cecca’s grandmother Gaga, circa 1975 for Cecca, and they kept them all these years!