Today was the first slow morning we have had in a long time. Usually we are rushing through breakfast and the morning routines just to get out the door in time to catch the bus. Ollie was the first to wake this morning. I gave him a fresh diaper and then we tip-toed out to turn on the tree lights. He sported his new Evergreen diaper cover all morning. I am in love with it! The rest of the children trickled into the kitchen while I prepared breakfast. It was quiet and nice with minimal "he poked me!", "She's touching me", "Why does he have to chew so loud?" It was refreshing.
When we finished packing lunches, Camilla got out her violin and practised her songs. She is such a responsible girl and she has grown so much this year. She has a pretty strict morning routine (put in place by herself) and makes sure she gets everything done before she leaves. She does her own laundry now, and loves to put her hair in pigtails. She especially loves the way her hair looks one or two days after sleeping in rag curlers. She was looking so grown up today that I couldn't help but grab my big camera and snap a few pictures.
We did our morning scripture study around the tree. When the tree is only up for one month, it begs to be enjoyed in the dimly lit mornings before the sun, and the very late afternoons. My heart exploded with love for those oldest two of mine. Hyrum is my sweet and sensitive and Camilla is my list-making, organized little lady. I sure do miss them when they're gone!
The rest of the morning continued slow and steady. I made up a batch of whipped shortbread cookies with the special glazed cherries on top and ended up eating way too many!
We spent the late afternoon with the Christmas lights on addressing Christmas cards and filling tins with cookies. The count down is on!
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