A Stream of Updates

We live in a home that sits by a small stream....a rill. It has been a source for exploring, discovery and times we have enjoyed together. This blog is for the memories. It is for taking note of everyday life , closely, because there's often a trove to be treasured in the little things. This blog is about my family as we capture some times we have together.


Discovering Daily Grace




The Rill

The Rill
This is the stream along our property. My daughter, a true naturalist, enjoys the many discoveries as she explores the creek.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Best Time of the Year if you Choose


It's Christmas time..I have come to believe it is what you choose it to be. It can be a stressful time or a sweet time...
 I used to be an over achiever at Christmas.
My gifts were wrapped beautifully, Christmas cookies and cards would be done by now, house decorated everywhere perfectly, children in matching clothes....Puullleasse...what was I thinking?...Now after having 4 children , homeschooling and married to a busy husband- I have realistic expectations. I mean expectations of the things I am able to do without making myself insane....and it is awesome.
 I have a quarter of my cards done (I lost my card list-I may  just send en masse email,hmmm), my mantle and Christmas tree is all I am attempting now, half of our Christmas lights are working outside---and I am totally cool with it.
Now we are officially on Christmas break. We barely made it though. This time of year we are all so weary of school work and the whole busy schedule that is  a part of the American culture
 It's time to get gifts and wrap.
I will say I am very thankful for online shopping since I am a homebody.
My body likes to be at home.
It's nice to shop for deals on the couch by the space heater while watching Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with the children. You just can't beat that. It rocks.
                                          Now to on- line shopping in my comfy sweats....

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