I can tell that life has gotten hectic because I haven’t spent much time the past week in reflection. Normally, there are about five minutes of peace in the middle of a day where I can stare into the forest and listen, or watch a spider spin a web, or feel the sun warming my back. But the holidays are upon me and I feel the pressure rising. I have a gift list that keeps detailing and evolving. Chas has developed the speed with which to help Ford whirl the house into havoc, and I simply can’t keep up during the day. The evenings are either spent tidying or knitting, since Chas needs new wool pants. But there isn’t much time left for gift-making. And the elves begin visiting the house, what, next week? Ford is expecting a fabric Whomping Willow and a set of handmade Harry Potter dolls from the elves. Me, being the elves, of course.
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carolyn Hall | 21-Nov-05 at 3:31 am | Permalink
so along come the grandelves, who have been collecting acorns and tops of acorns this morning. get the glue gun ready. looks like our work is cut out for us. xxx, mom
steph | 21-Nov-05 at 4:12 am | Permalink
Thank you!!!
M.E. Quarles | 05-Dec-05 at 2:11 am | Permalink
Fabric whomping willow and Harry Potter characters? Oh, do tell how you are going to do this! I love the idea–as if I have the time either 🙂
steph | 05-Dec-05 at 4:22 am | Permalink
Well, I’m thinking felt for the tree, and Wee Folk-inspired characters. Have you seen the book (Felted Wee Folk) by Salley Mavor? Such cute little gift ideas (especially for girls), hint hint 😉
M.E. Quarles | 05-Dec-05 at 2:14 pm | Permalink
Yes! In fact, I ordered it awhile back (I think on your suggestion) from Amazon and it is finally in stock! It should be here any day.
steph | 06-Dec-05 at 4:52 am | Permalink
Fun! Making these dolls makes me feel like such an elf. I could easily get carried away if there weren’t so many demands of my time. what is it about Wee Driftwood Clans that makes me so happy?