First, an update on the Cherub: after a rough start and two bad days, Friday was much better. His foster mom picked him up from school and when she heard what a good day he'd had, she told him they'd go get ice cream to celebrate. Then this morning his foster dad brought him to school a few minutes late, and when I gave him a breakfast bag, he said, "Thank you!" and gave me a hug. How nice is that? Maybe he's getting some stability in his life and will continue to do better. I hope so.
The weekend was cold and rainy. I went out on Saturday and bought some live materials to make a wreath for our front door, and I spent the early afternoon yesterday working on it. It still needs a bow, and better lights, and I wouldn't mind picking up some extra fir branches to fluff it up a bit more, but this is what I have so far.
I also spent the afternoon cooking vegetable soup in the crock pot and drying apple and orange slices in the dehydrator. The house smelled amazing while I worked on the wreath!
Christmas will be here in no time.
30 comments:
That wreath looks terrific! You did a great job on that!
I will make some turkey soup today using the carcass from Thanksgiving. I hope my home will smell as yummy as yours!
Your wreath looks great - I wouldn't even know how to begin!
I now imagine you quietly pottering about in the kitchen, making soup and working on your wreath, while all those delicious smells are wafting about.
A hug from the Cherub? Well, that certainly makes a difference to his statement "I punch people I don't like", doesn't it! (I know he didn't say that to you.)
Your wreath is beautiful.
I call that wreath done, and beautiful.
The fruit drying must smell great, and the other food going on.
I hope that little boy has got into good hands in time to learn getting along. He may have had some bad experiences and needs to defend himself before anyone even thinks of attacking. Not easy.
You MADE that wreath? That looks amazing! A pro couldn't have done it better. Glad to hear things may be looking up for the Cherub!
That wreath is beautiful! I would buy it in a store!
I'm very happy to read that Cherub had a good day. I hope he has many more.
I am on Team Cherub!
Also a big supporter of that wreath. You're doing a great job on it.
Love your wreath. Christmas really needs to be celebrated in winter not 29 degrees Celsius.
Love the wreath. I tried once to make one but it looked like I put it together with my feet!
Here and then gone again. That wreath is quite nice, I don't have that kind of talent.
Your wreath is gorgeous! I hope the upward trend with the cherub continues.
Love,
Janie
I LOVE a nice fresh wreath for the door, and not artificial. I do one of the front door and the potting shed. It's looks so pretty and one less thing toto store. And it just occurred to me, I believe we have the exact same front door, both the door and storm door, lmao!!!!!
The wreath is a work of art. You are a woman of many talents! And what great news about the cherub.
I was confused by your comment for a minute, then remembered you're in New Zealand! I can't imagine Christmas in summer.
I'm glad I got a hug and not a punch! ha!
Turkey soup sounds really good.
The nurse read the boy's file and said it's heartbreaking. He's seen way too much in his five short years.
Thank you!
This comment made me smile! Thank you, Steve. And I'm happy about the Cherub, too. I'm keeping an eye on him.
I love the way you decorate your home for all holidays, Maddie. Everything is always so beautiful and festive.
We have the same front door(s)?! I love that!!
Aww, thank you Michael. :)
LOL!
It doesn't take much talent. There's a YouTube video to learn how to do anything!
I'm really hoping the Cherub continues to adjust to his new home and school and to feel safe. And thank you for the kind words, Mitchell.
Me too, Colette.
I plucked the berries from bushes in my yard, and they're falling off all over the place. Sigh. The wreath is still a work in progress.
Thank you Janie!
Don’t sell yourself short, Jennifer. There’s a YouTube channel for just about everything. Most people follow and have no success. You’ve got a knack!
Your wreath is a work of art! Beautiful!
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