Homespun Holiday Countdown Day 23

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Hi friends!

As the holidays draw close, with all the preparation, work and stresses that sometimes come with it, I am reminded this season of the joy it holds in the eyes and hearts of children. 

Our two and a half year old grandson is all things Christmas this year and our hearts have been full watching him take in all the Christmas magic. Christmas present this year is a reliving of our days of being young parents oh so many years ago. These are the days to treasure for sure and the reason we moved from Wisconsin to Kentucky two years ago!

Our sweet grandson loves the train around our tree and we have spent many hours playing with him, enjoying and encouraging his imagination. A few weeks ago, grandpa built a wooden tunnel for the train and yesterday we watched our grandson proudly paint it! He was very concentrated and focused, lol. Of course, it wouldn't be a successful paint job if he didn't get some paint in his hair. I think he takes after grandma. Ha!

If you have little in your life, be sure to set aside some of your holiday busy-ness  and soak up all the magic with them! 







Thank you for stopping by,



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  1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageDecember 24, 2023 at 10:42 AM

    Jane, that is the cutest! Oh, they grow up so fast, all these special moments are to be treasured. Have the most wonderful Christmas..xxoJudy

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