Well like lots of things in life, it has evolved.
We still start with brushing teeth and putting on pjs. And then the little bits of
magic start to happen…
I light a candle while the kids snuggle down in Dino Boy’s bed…
Little Miss Q loves making sure she is under the covers and all snugly for the story *smile*
Sitting down beside the bed I read to them ~ something seasonal, the current favourite…
or a chapter book…
After reading, Dino Boy blows out the candle and asks what did you do when you were little?
And I tell him, a story at a time.. the little memories *smile*
I love sharing about my childhood with them and think it is lovely that this part of our bedtime rhythm simply… evolved
So I tell them little snippets of stories… like about my cat Bickie, who was black and had a white kitten
How I loved baking muffins with my Nana.
How my granddad had a game with us where we could only step on the green pavers going to their door ~ never the red ~ unless you wanted to be chased!
How when I stayed with my grandparents at Nowhere Creek they had no power and we got to use candles for light and a fire to cook on.
And as I share these little moments of my past they come back to life and make me smile
{just like the photos I’ve shared}
Happy days
Kelly
