The holidays are upon us, and it is all very, very lovely. I am a little tired and over-sugared, but in a good way--nothing the bright sunshine outside can't cure. My sister and brother-in-law have come all the way from Iowa with my sweet Cindy Lou Who of a niece, Louisa.
She just ate her first bananas with adorable gusto, while five adults hovered, laughing and applauding every time she opened her mouth like a baby bird and swatted at the spoon, before being whisked off to Grandma's house where we will go tomorrow. It is a joy to see the cousins together!
While we were watching the Louisa Banana Show, Frances and Gabriel were busy making a little restaurant in the playroom using the wooden play kitchen that arrived this morning from friends who were ready to pass it on. As you can see, the pizza on offer was
cheep for Christmas. Only two dollars a pizza.
This holiday season I'm feeling grateful to be part of a community of giving, noticing how we are the recipients of an easy generosity that is not limited to this particularly lovely season but somehow illuminated by it. The unexpected kitchen, the baby car seat a friend kindly dropped off for Louisa to use during her visit, singing carols and drinking wine with neighbors last night. The holiday cards in the kitchen from friends near and far--many featuring the faces of children who we love dearly--are especially precious in this immaterial age. Watching Frances run across the street with cookies for our neighbor all by herself. It feels so good. It feels like the way life is supposed to be.
Happy holidays to all of you, dear readers. May these days be filled with light where you are, too.
2 comments:
Merry Christmas Meagan! The Louisa Banana Show- hahahaha. Sending you lots of love. My work schedule will slow down soon and I'll finally write back.~Anna
My love to you and yours. Can't wait to open more presents!
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