Things are blessedly silent at our house today. Gavin has a play date, Daryl and Laura are having a little daddy/daughter time out on the town, and Braeden is fast asleep in his crib.
No music. No talking. No TV. No train going round and round and round. Silence. Peace. For this I will be forever thankful.
We have had a lovely holiday, busy as young families are. Plenty of excitement and anticipation, a few frayed nerves. Lots and lots of time with family.
My aunt and uncle who live in Michigan were out for a visit, and it was wonderful seeing them after 1 1/2 years.
I got to hold a teeny tiny baby for the longest time, watching his little lips move,feeling his sweet little breaths.
My children have felt the magic of the season, and really embraced the holiday.
And now I am done. Christmas decorations are down. Every single one of
them. The tree is down, ornaments packed away. Just like that.
Today my house looks bare. And I am loving it. Everything seems so much more open. And the sun is shining, which hasn't happened much around here lately.
Plus the tree was blocking some artwork that I missed. The top two weavings were created by my exquisitely talented grandmother Joan. The crochet work created by my equally talented grandmother Dorothy. Sometimes I marvel at the fact that two women so different, with life experiences so vastly divergent were both compelled to express themselves as fiber artists. Taking bits of fiber, and transforming them into magnificent creations. Working bits of themselves into their art.
During the holidays, I become more acutely aware of their absence in my life. I remember Christmas' past, and time spent with my grandparents. I am grateful that I have these treasures to look at, to remember these two strong women by. To have them speak to me, and remind me to find beauty in this world.
And as I remember the past, I am embracing the future. I am eager to create new memories with my family, excited to see my children grow and learn. Delighted to watch them find joy in creating art of their own.
I hope everyone is having a relaxing holiday, filled with love and laughter.
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