Laughter in the Light of the New

With all the talk about darkness and the coming of winter, this new year seems like a good time to look at all of the light that is around us. Winter Solstice is now behind us and the next transition ahead is the birth of the sun in Spring. I've been noticing how full of giggles Avella has been these past few weeks. The heaviness of the dark season seems to have lifted. 


We had a joyful Winter Assembly last month, with our class eliciting much laughter and lightness with their creative rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas. (Particularly the "six geese a-laying"... Not just the preschoolers thought that was cute...) And in attendance was Kian's new little brother, Jonah. Avella was so proud that he chose to make his arrival on her birthday - November 27. And we are all so happy for this growth in their family -- our family. 

Beach Days have resumed with beautiful beautiful sunny days, and with them the joy of free play in the sand dunes. It's a nice way for the children to end the week -- to let the light of sun and laughter fill their bodies, from bare toes to bare heads. :) 

This is all I have for now. More light soon coming...