Little Owl and I have less time together than we once did, and I no longer have the bit of time she used to spend at playschool to accomplish those boring things that grown-ups have to do. So I have been crafting many little magical moments in our time together. It’s not so hard to do. She is my wise and wild child, and magic is everywhere if your heart and eyes are open.
This year, we went into a nearby woods to gather cedar boughs for a Solstice wreath. We spent time walking with the trees and visited a labyrinth, we even found a ‘possum jawbone which now has a place of honor on our nature tray (which remains completely out of hand). With nothing but those boughs and a bit of twine, we crafted a beautiful wreath that graced our doorway for the last few weeks. Over the last few days, we’ve both noticed that it’s lighter a bit later. Those tiny shifts have added up and now the Solstice season feels over to us. So we brought it down and burned it in our firepit, enjoying the scent of the dried cedar and sending our thanks up with the smoke.
We love having tea parties – usually Earl Grey for me and “Owl Tea” or maybe chamomile-lavender tea for Little Owl. Grandma (my mama) gave me this tea set for Christmas and I love it so much. And this time, at Little Owl’s request, we lit some lotus incense. “I bless for you peace. I bless for you happiness and heart and I love you,” she said, cupping her hand over the incense and holding it to my forehead. Best tea party ever.
So much magic.
beautiful.
what wonderful magic memories you are creating.