i'm grateful for a season of thoughtfulness before a season of hurrying. i used to believe that the holidays would always move slowly and that my family would have time to just BE in it. i think that ends when children become people of their own, with activities that are as important to them as mine are to me.
this lovely tableau was carefully curated by miss b, in a peaceful moment one evening. these are the moments that i remember. these are the moments i am thankful for. it was soothing to her spirit and to mine as well. i am sorry to see the autumn leaves and acorns go, and for the very scheduled christmas activities to begin, though they have their own joy as well. i hope to have some scattered moments like these to remember when january begins.
