Happy Spring!

Happy first day of Spring! xo

On The First Day Of Spring

The changing of the seasons has always been a much looked forward to time in our family, and today was no exception! The winter/Saint Patrick's Day decorations were put away, and out came the spring/Easter decorations. As is our tradition we read Mother Earth and her Children before lessons today (and The Story of the Root Children at bedtime tonight). There was a lovely spring verse said (with accompanying hand motions /dance) and then it was off to put the aforementioned verse in their main lesson books. Afterward, sap buckets were checked and emptid, bikes were ridden and snow walked through. It was far too beautiful of a day to not get outside! This evening, while Grace was at dance Emma and I decided to see what treasures may be  found at Target, and while it had been agreed upon that we would not be buying anything we did come away with two egg decorating kits (gnomes, snails and toadstools!  How could we not?!) and a shirt for Emma (check back tomorrow to see it's fabulousness)! 

Happy Spring, dear friends! We hope that your day was as lovely as ours! xo

Welcome, Spring!

Spring is coming, Spring is coming,
birdies build your nest.
Weave together straw and feather, 

doing each your best.

Spring is coming, Spring is coming, 

flowers are waking too.

Daisies, lilies, daffodillies, 

now are coming through.

Spring is coming, spring is coming,
all around is fair.
Shimmer, glimmer, on the meadow, 

joy is everywhere!

Though we hardly had much of a winter this winter (and it doesn't feel very spring like out there today) we are very happy to welcome the arrival of spring! Wishing you a most blessed and joyous spring, dear friends! May this season be one of renewal and rebirth! xo

Welcome, Spring!

Spring flowers from the Root Children for Grace and Emma on this the first full day of Spring! May this season of renewal and rebirth be a blessed and joyous one for all of you! xo

Spring is coming, spring is coming, 
Birdies build your nests.
Weave together straw and feather, 
Doing each your best.

Spring is coming, spring is coming, 
Flowers are coming too. 
Crocus, lilies, daffo-dillies,
All are coming through. 

Spring is coming, spring is coming, 
All around is fair. 
Shimmer, quiver, on the river, 
Joy is everywhere.
-Traditional Waldorf

Welcome, Spring!

What the Robin Told

The wind told the grasses, 

The grasses told the trees. 

The trees told the bushes, 

And the bushes told the bees. 

The bees told the robin, 

And the robin sang out clear;

Wake up! Wake up!

Spring is here!