Wind in the Wildwood

Saturday, July 11, 2009

first trout

His first trout, all on his own. He was so excited, especially since no one else could catch one that was larger. Fried trout for breakfast tomorrow!

Friday, July 10, 2009

doll sized

I am dedicating this week to all things small, if you feel inspired to join in, please do.

a doll sized chair, for a doll

This is one of the chairs we have for the dolls in our house. When Jonas was first walking last year, he spotted it, and must have thought it was for him. He has used it since then. I love the creeeeeeking sound the chair makes when he sits in it ever so gently, and as he does I like to imagine him as an old man.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

tiny...growing

I am dedicating this week to all things small, if you feel inspired to join in, please do.

tiny Alaskan carrots growing in the sun

E. made the marker

Jonas "petting" the worms

I'm sure they love that

The Little Elfman

I met a little elfman once,
Down where the lilies blow.
I asked him why he was so small,
And why he didn’t grow.

He slightly frowned, and with his eye
He looked me through and through –
“I’m just as big for me,” said he,
“As you are big for you!”

John Kendrick Bangs

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

pocketable

I am dedicating this week to all things small, if you feel inspired to join in, please do.

3 Great books we have been loving this summer season, about pocketable beings. We hope you love them too.

Angel & the Soldier Boy

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

a wee garden

I am dedicating this week to all things small, if you feel inspired to join in, please do.

We subscribe to the magazine, "Living Crafts". You can find the magazine here: http://www.livingcrafts.com/. My first issue (also the magazine's premier issue) was given to me by my good friend Dotty in the winter of 2007/2008. She said she thought I would like it. Did I ever. It was right where I was, at that moment in my life, and still is.

It is by far my favorite magazine aside from "Mothering". There are four issues a year and they are ever so mindful of the rhythms of self, family, home, seasons, and our world. Within its beautiful pages are projects and inspiration for every person in the family. A great resource for my family, of Waldorf-inspired homeschoolers. I love it!

The latest issue contained an article titled, "Fairy Garden Party", with inspiration for making your own fairy garden (including furniture). Even though my boys are pretty certain that we have fairies that stop in for visits, our resident gnomes are the wee folk we cater to. Even though it was only myself who created our own small magical garden space, I find small treasures have been left in the wee garden from the boys. Hoping I am sure, that the gnomes will appreciate their small acts of kindness. I know I certainly do.