Thursday’s Tale: Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas

by Carol2 Comments
I don't think I've every actually shared this classic Christmas poem. Granted it's not a fairy tale, but it is about a "right jolly old elf." The poem was first published anonymously in 1823, and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who acknowledged authorship in 1837. It is responsible for much of America's current vision of Santa, which kind of makes it part of our folklore. Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I...
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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost, illustrated by Susan Jeffers

by Carol9 Comments
My mom and I were at the bookstore the other day looking for Christmas gifts and ran across this lovely little book. Happily, she bought it. I'm not sure if she's keeping it or giving it to my niece, but either is a good choice. I love introducing kids to classics before they can think they're boring. "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost is perfect for the season. Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound’s the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go...
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Readers’ Workouts – 12/22

by Carol3 Comments
Here are my steps for the week. I didn't make my weekly goal. I really need to pay more attention and try harder on days I don't have time to go to the gym.   My current plan is to do a core workout on Monday, cardio on Tuesday (60 mins), upper body on Wednesday, cardio on Thursday (60 mins), total body workout on Friday and cardio on Saturday (60+ mins). Does shopping count as exercise? That's where my steps came from on Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday - 40 minutes of yoga Sunday - lifted weights with my husband I'm down 1.6 lbs from 11/17. My goal is to lose 11 lbs. I usually listen to a book while I'm walking, jogging, whatever. This week I'm listening to City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett. With Christmas this coming week, I'm probably going to eat a lot and not move much. Ah well, new year new start, right? How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at...
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