Another one of life's surprises...

I added crocheting into our December homeschool days. 

It was simply a way to slow down and enjoy the month of preparation

for our celebration of Jesus' arrival.  

I got cheap plastic crochet hooks for everyone
and handed everyone a ball of yarn.
Imagine my amazement when I found out not only my daughters

would rock at crochet, but also my son.

Now I didn't use a book to teach them, but just from my heart. 

My mum taught me way back and a few times over the years 

I have pulled out the skill to create something to give.

So my son, took to it.  He decided he wanted to try a hat.

No pattern, 

just an inner drive to figure things out, matched

with a need of having a birthday gift for his oldest sibling. 

In a matter of days 

and a few suggestions given to him by his 9 year old sister, who is a crocheting whiz 

and a few from his Mama

...wallah...

a really cute hat! 

(and yes, he did it all himself!)

One proud boy!

 

One happy gift giver...

of course we had to see if it would fit before we wrapped it...

(she is our crocheting whiz....
just learned it, but is teaching all of us so many things that just seem to be naturally tucked into her being.)

Opening her card....

Waiting a bit anxiously to see her open his gift.

The gift is opened, 

loved

and immediately worn.

Good job my boy!