Circle Time

This week we're doing the Harvest Circle from Autumn Seasons of Joy. Unfortunately, I committed the unpardonable sin of running out of matches to light the candles. Daniel was beside himself! He spent the first five minutes yelling "Circy time! Candles!" until I distracted him with a rousing rendition of "Oats, Peas, Beans, and Barley Grow," but then when it was over he started fussing at me again. He looked very forlorn, looking up at the mantle and pretending to blow out candles that were never lit.

Never underestimate the power of a good daily routine-- kids depend on it!