Christmas

Sleep Hats

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As I’ve mentioned this past week or so, my littlest one has asked for a “sleep hat” for Christmas.  Now, I’m not sure what exactly a sleep hat is exactly.  All I know is that she requested a nice comfy hat she can wear when she reads stories before bed.

My mind starting running through possibilities for a sleep hat sort of idea, and then it hit me:  ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.  You all know the part, “With Mama in her kerchief and I in my cap…” That’s what I wanted to make!  I wanted to craft a cap like I had seen in all of the illustrations of Papa in ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

With a bit of trial and error, I bring you my first ever created “sleep hat” for my tiny ones to wear on a cold winter’s night.

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One down, one more to go, and only a few days remaining.  I better get to work 🙂

It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

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The aroma of fresh pine needles and sweet sap waft through the warm air, as flecks of light play upon the dark walls of the dining room.  The notes of Tchaikovsky serve as the background melody while sounds of giggling and merriment echo from the playroom.  The kitchen bustles with cookie-making and ornament-crafting, while feline eyes peer in the frosty window watching the activity.  It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, and we are doing our best to soak up all this season has to offer.

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In our family’s attempt to simplify this holiday, we are trying our very best to slow down and enjoy the moments that can so easily pass us by if we are not careful.  In this effort, I will be stepping away from this space until after the Christmas holiday so that I can fully dedicate all of my time to my little ones during this most magical of all seasons.  I wish all of you the most wonderful holiday season.  One filled with lasting memories and happiness.  God bless.

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