Though nothing like this was heard at the formal Stetson Christmas Concert which is central to this post, the video below is is too special not to share. Thanks, Shirley, for bringing this to my attention. I promise you all will want to see this to the very hilarious ending.
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I’m being forced to make creative compromises. It is absolutely impossible to sew all that I want and to regularly dress my grandchildren in the classic clothing I’ve always wanted for them.
Torn between making baby clothes for soon-to-arrive granddaughter #2 and sewing Christmas outfits for the three grandchildren who are already here, I am making compromises I never thought I would accept.
I’m re-doing, recycling, and taking shortcuts with holiday clothes, not to mention cooking and housekeeping! This year’s Christmas frock for granddaughter Laurel is 2011 all over again. It’s the same burgundy velveteen collar dress, though he collar has been replaced with one I made for my daughter 24 years ago.
This doesn’t even meet the bridal wardrobe standard of “something old and something new.” This is just something old and something older!
Seven year old Robert joined us this year for the Stetson University Christmas Concert. He looked handsome in a nice red sweater (off the rack, not even handknit by Nana), while Laurel, 8, wore this dress. But they certainly didn’t compliment one another’s outfits. Oh well.
The concert was absolutely spectacular and incredibly moving. My scalp prickled and my eyes teared. Continue reading →
