Fumpity Fump Fump

 We were out shopping the other day and Sugarwings saw this sign on a stand and in her mind, it was the perfect microphone, so she started to serenade all the shoppers.  The kid seems to have inherited my singing voice.  And also the joy of singing out, loudly. 

Its a short video if you want to watch it, and my favorite part is where she is distracted by something shiny and walks away just as she sings "look at Frosty go". 

This year, the holiday month seems to be racing by faster than I can keep up.

Its happening too fast and will be over before I know it! So, I'm slowing down and making myself take in every minute of it.  Sugarwings has been spending a lot of time with me and she agrees that we need to make the most of our days. We've had a hot cocoa party every night that she sleeps over, lit only by the lights of the tree.

We make an event of it, setting the table with our best china, filling our favorite tea pot with hot milk, and passing around tiny bowls of shaved chocolate, mini marshmallows, and peppermint sticks.  Not only are we getting a delicious bedtime snack, we are learning about manners, polite conversation, and building memories to treasure.

We are watching all the holiday specials that we can cram into our time together, without losing out on time to create and cook too.  As much as I love holiday baking, its even better with her. 

There has been a ton of cookies and fudge being whipped up, as well as a  gingerbread house we had to put together with hot glue before we could decorate it.

I'm trying to show Dewdrop about the joys of baking too, she held the mixer for us last week. Its a start!  Soon, I'll have two little helpers.

With her Daddy being so busy getting the Yurt weather proof and ready to live in for the long, cold winter, and her Hippy Chick Mommy studying hard for her first semester of nursing school finals (I'm proud to say that she is an A student!), I've been lucky enough to have lots of holiday play time with my fairy girl.

Sometimes, we invite guests to the parties too, like Luna Moona, her Raggedy Ann doll.

Last week, Dewdrop came to her first bedtime cocoa party and I have a feeling, she will be a regular at them with us next year. She adores anything that has to do with food.

And for some odd reason, Sugarwings has been setting an extra place at the table for my sisters. She is fascinated by them and talks about them a lot. I guess she knows how much I love and miss them, even though she has only met them a handful of times in her short life and they live far away.

Yes, its been a sweet December!

 

Comments

[Gypsy Rose]

luv the video...soo cute! My gorjuss gypsy gurls live so far away and I don't have the opportunity to do all the little tea parties and fun baking times that you have with your girls. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! tfs.

[suzanne]

So sweet. Brought a smile to my face! I hope one day I have a sugarwings too!!!! What special memories and time spent for sure!! Have a wonderful Christmas season!

[Celeste Hude]

So Adorable!, Made my day!

[grace]

Oh my goodness how adorable!! hehehee Grace xoox

[Sandy]

Loved the video, way too cute! A Yert huh? Camped in one of those once, not exactly my style of living but I admire the unconventional choice. I am too much of a whimp to rough it that much. I just know that with the creativity that runs through your family veins it will be something magical and wonderful when it is complete.

[Deborah aka Miss Bee]

Fumpity Fump Fump !!! LOL!! She looks so much like you! ...and that would be "cute"!!!

xoxo
Deborah

[Janet Ghio]

That video is so funny!!

[Karla Nathan]

Yes, they are certainly roughing it! All natural, all off the grid. No water or electricity. Not my cup of tea either. But they seem happy.

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[nancy thompson]

Enjoy every moment. Two of my granddaughters are almost at the age to pass up the tea parties. Makes me sad. I am savoring every second I share with my 7 year old granddaughter Teagan. I know how quickly this time passes....everything else can wait....I take the time to make the memories. Your little one is so sweet.

PS I would love to win the cuff bracelet tutorial!

[elaine kewin]

how can you not smile at that ...adorable

[Tricia k. Johnson]

Karla, You are a lucky lady!!!! Cocoa/Milk late night parties with the little ones ..what more could a gal ask for!!!
And learning about manners and polite conversation is something every big & little girl absolutely needs!!!

Too Sweet!!!
Happy Slow Down Holidays to you Karla!!!
Sincerely, Mrs. Tricia K.

[Linda McMillin]

as the saying goes...sing as if no one is listening. and she did. enjoyed the video.

[Laurie]

You are very good at taking time to enjoy the everyday. I am learning from you!

[Soarenth]

Haha! That is delightful irony. Did she get distracted by the "Frosty"-ng of a passing cupcake? ;->

Also, you are a super grandma to make each day special and still manage to teach good lessons like manners, too. Brilliant!

Plus I want to add what a jaw-droppingly lovely B&S picture with the blue eyes. Woah, that is hauntingly beautiful.

[jeanie]

Photo of Dewdrop's eyes -- the BEST EVER.

[Margie Staniszeski]

Karla, I wanted to tell you that I had a special hot chocolate tea party with my 3 yo granddaughter last weekend when she came for a sleep over. I used my very best Calico china (from England) for our special party. The little pitcher in my set was just perfect! I want to thank you so much for this wonderful idea and hopefully a new yearly tradition with my granddaughter (s)... when the next one gets old enough! We had so much fun and my granddaughter's comment was, "Grammy! That was the best tea party ever!" It was so very special. Thank you for so much inspiration and absolute beauty on your site! I just love it all! Merry Christmas.