I have been a bit neglectful here, but thankfully that does not mean that learning has been neglected, too. Sunshine was quite pleased to assist me in making her a new skirt. The edgestitching was a bit tricky, but sewed the seam, did a lot of pinning, helped feed the elastic through the waist band and, of course, selected the fabric and ribbon before we began it all. (I'll have photos up at the family blog soon.)
Inspired by Sunshine's sewing time, Rosebud and Firstborn both took turns at the sewing machine, whipping up pillows and secret code flags. Our neighbor is also helping them all to make a patchwork baby blanket. Love the sound of the sewing machine tapping along.
Sunshine and Rosebud have been busily preparing for their performances in an upcoming broadway/tv/movie music themed piano recital, so we've all been happily humming Fiddler on the Roof and the little Merrrily We Roll Along melody from the Looney Tunes Theme. Fun! Also, Rosebud has already had three lessons on her beloved birthday present: a lever harp. What a delight for all of us. This was just a quick shot during an evening practice session, but I hope to get her all dressed up and do a really nice photo session.In addition to all of this creative energy, there have been a lot of discussion of how investments work, what a mortgage is, how to determine the right size mortgage for one's income, the perils of over-borrowing, the sin and consequences of greed, rationing during wars and depression and Victory gardens. All of this robust conversation, naturally, is tied to Firstborn's growing awareness of current events. Fascinating! I absolutely revel in this kind of conversation with the children and amazed to see their level of interest.
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