Hello! And Happy New Year! I thought I would come to this space to write again before the year was through, but then it seemed I blinked and it was a new year already. It was so nice being more unplugged and just savoring the holiday season with my family. I’m a homebody and I love being home with my family, especially when we get to slow down the pace a bit, even for a short while. There have been years we put up our tree not long after Thanksgiving, and then there have been years we put our tree up right before Christmas, which was how this year went. I’ve come to prefer it that way. I like having all our orders and gifts mailed out and things wrapped up before I feel ready to start decorating around here. And then I enjoy having our tree up into January, and savoring it for as long as we can. What is more cozy on a cold winter day than looking at an ornament-covered tree full of twinkly lights? I’ve been appreciating the warmth of the woodstove, pajamas, warm mugs of tea, and all things cozy. I hope you’ve been able to enjoy some cozy, winter days where you are too. (If you’re in the northern Hemisphere, that is.)
P.S. To explain the pictures…. Do you remember the tree ornament I knit for B last year? This year he sewed beads on it to look like ornaments, I love it even more now. Another favorite ornament is the JOY ornament I painted a few years ago when we made the wood garlands for gifts. But honestly, I have a lot of favorites. I love getting the ornaments out each year and being flooded with the memories each one brings. Oh, and that wreath is one B made all by himself this year. He started with some grapevines from the garden, and then used some cedar, with a touch of ivy and holly (he was hoping for some red holly berries, but didn’t find any), and tied it with twine. We hung it on our door and I love it so much.
Patricia Byron says
Every morning when I wake before dawn, I go to Wooly Moss Roots to see if you’ve posted. When I see you’re not there I just say a small prayer asking that everything is well with all of you. Know that you are in a strangers thoughts and prayers every day and that that stranger will still be praying for all of you when you come back to us.
tarynkae says
Hi Patricia,
Thank you for thinking of us, and for your prayers! You are so sweet and I appreciate you leaving a comment. I’m sorry to worry you- once again I’ve been very behind on writing a new post, doesn’t feel like there are ever enough hours in the day. 🙂 We are all doing fine here- just been very busy. I will hopefully have a new post up before too long. I’m glad there are still people reading since I don’t update very often these days.
Love,
Taryn
Patricia Byron says
Thank you for the reply, I didn’t expect it, so it was a wonderful gift for this cold snowy day. I believe there are many people who read, but few comment. When ever you get to writing a new post, it will be very well received. Take care of your little family and be safe.
Victoria says
My goodness B is getting to be so tall!
tarynkae says
Yes, he is. I can’t believe he turned 10 (!) in October. Double digits now. 🙂