Sweater Dress!

After nap today I made a fire in the woodstove and she watched from her yellow chair. Then we sat together on the floor and she discovered she could see the fire through the vent in the door! So we were peeking through, wondering at the fire and talking about the colors we could see. Discovering and wondering together never loses its charm!

This sweater came from the Goodwill but was too small for me and I've been wanting to make Clara a dress from it forever! Last night she was talking about having a new dress so it was the perfect opportunity. It only took about 20 minutes to elasticize the neckline, shorten and elasticize the sleeves, and take the sides in a bit. I think the neckline still needs a bit of work, but it is so cute on her! I don't know if it was the dress, or just the grace of God (probably the latter), but we had a much better day today. We took some of our homemade ornaments to the nursery folks at Bible study (and one of Clara's little friends, at her request) as well as our dear friend Grandma Pat in Williamstown (who I had a gift for and Clara added ornaments to it). Her little giving spirit is so sweet and terrific these days!