Although we've had frosty mornings, November has been kind, weather-wise. And so, amazingly enough, these yellow pansies are still flowering in the bed at the edge of our deck.
Now, this isn't something I planted. The wind must have wafted the seeds our way, and the fairies thought we might appreciate the gift. Which indeed we did. It's like a small, unexpected miracle, especially as they've bloomed the whole summer and autumn long.
A small child naturally carries a sense of wonder. Our task as adults is not to overlay that. So much of modern life has to do with distraction. If you can, find a good moment to draw your child's attention to nature, the plants, animals, a beautiful sunset or morning sky. The only thing to avoid is to make this into a teaching time. Don't provide information. Simply give the child the space to look, admire and absorb.
