Plans and Preparations...

This weekend  marks the beginning of the one week countdown to my Waldorf early childhood introduction class at Sunbridge College. I still can't believe it. I'm thrilled beyond belief that I get to spend a week retreating to this beautiful town; the home of the Threefold Educational Center which I am so excited to tour. To make good news even more great, the family who is hosting us has asked us to care for their pets while they are out of town, rather than us paying them (a mere) $60.00 per night. They live less than a mile from Sunbridge, allowing me to easily visit W and my father during my many breaks during the day.
...I'm still nervous about naps and mealtimes, though...I've got to have faith that W's rhythm is ingrained in him enough to cue for these important parts of the day which he relies on me so heavily for. I'll be bringing along many of our usual things to guide and comfort him.
I'm excited to return to playschool with a mind full of ideas and inspiration for our days together...

Photos from our week...

...Making one of my favorite childhood treats;

"Bubble Bread"

(bread dough balls dipped in melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar..)

Finger lickin' good, I take it!

A Get Well card made for me by 2 of the children..

I've been suffering through a wicked sinus infection all week:(

Being sick during the Summer is...weird.

Preparing to dye silks with red beets.

I'm delving into some plant dyeing this next coming month; hoping to sell some plant dyed silks through this blog. I'm in love with the subtle and calming coloring plant dyes yield. I'm planning on replacing all of our playschool silks with larger and exclusively plant dyed silks. Details to follow soon!!!

My first beet dyed silk, after sitting in the dye pot all day long...I love the soft peachy pink!!

Poor W is overstimulated after a long week of out of town visitors and many activities. All he wants is to be held and nursed. Of course, this is shown by throwing everything, crying, screaming, and pulling the hair of playschool children. We need a quiet weekend!

All playground equipment at the park has been bypassed the last few weeks:)

Let the countdown begin!!

I've been waiting so long!