What a rich heritage our country has even after only several hundred years. Ella and I have been reading a lot about how Thanksgiving became a holiday. We've studied more than just the norm- we've inspected thoughts from all perspectives. She's read several books concerning the history leading up to this most wonderful holiday that have been "unshelved" by libraries, due to their age. Nonetheless, they are books that grasp some of the most forgotten facts of this special day, Thanksgiving. I've appreciated how she's been eager to learn, and stretch her mind. Of course, we've inserted some different activities the past couple of weeks that help her to refresh her memory and sit down and write or draw...such as what it was like to be a Pilgrim child in 1621. She misspelled NO words and only forgot the capitalization and punctuation on just a couple words. That makes me so happy. We've taken strides. And it is so exciting to see her blossom into this first grader who loves (for the most part!) to do her work.
Yesterday, as it was Thanksgiving, we took the time out to celebrate with family. Rich had to work, so we didn't see him until later that evening. Will David has been sick but was without a fever that morning so off we went to my parents' house for some turkey! The baby still has some stuff going on there with drainage, and coughing. This morning, well, early morning, like, say 4 a.m. I had to get up with him so he could sit up and stop the coughing, poor thing. Today was better over all for him, and I actually was able to cook a turkey, mash some pretty good mashed potatoes, I must say!, and make some homemade gravy. We have so much turkey now so I plan on sharing with my grandma and my mom and dad. Bless her heart, my mom did so much for our family meal yesterday. I am glad to be able to reciprocate a bit.
Today, I also went out by myself to a few places, and I had some nice (inexpensive) finds. At a local antique store, called Vivian's, I actually found some stocking stuffers for the kids. Golden Books, one for each, for a quarter a piece. Also, a vintage little rolling kitty toy for Will David's stocking. A horse plate for Ella that was only 50 cents made it's way into my shopping basket. On to a craft store where I found a cousin's Christmas gift on sale, and then FINALLY the Russell household has stocking holders. We've had to struggle with that issue for years. I am proud to say, it is now resolved. Five separate stocking holders later. Luckily, they were inexpensive (but very nice!) and then half off! That is the ONLY way I was able to get them.
I have been lacking in the blog posting lately because I feel stuck mentally. Hoping to get that cloud gone. I think that moving here, to Typepad, will help me get some inspiration! I have some more things to do to complete my design. There is a lot here to work with so it may take me a few days to get the blog how I like it (the banner bigger, some widgets, etc...).
Soon, I will share some of my photographs of some creations I've made with felt. I LOVE FELT. It is just so wonderful to work with. Sigh. Also, I am loving this vintage pink thread I have had and finally have begun to craft with it. Soon, the goodies will be in the etsy shop, A Spoonful Of Charm. Well, maybe not TOO soon. I am hoping to have them in right after Christmas, in preparation for Valentines Day. Did I just mention V-Day? Time just goes by so fast....having children, for me, has certainly proved this fact. Today, especially, I have been able to love little moments of time with them. A few hours ago, I pulled Ella up to her feet and we danced to some Christmas music in the kitchen. Rich quickly followed suit and got Buddy to join in. Will David was asleep so he missed out on our goofiness! Another day!
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Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving. It sounded yummy! And, yay for good deals and stocking holders!
Posted by: Kimmy | 11/28/2009 at 06:18 AM