We spent the most delightful day in Melbourne yesterday. In light of the fact that my PC took a turn for the worst and died two weeks ago I have decided to be more dedicated in recording our trips on my blog, as those are the only photo's I have left. The moral of this sad story is back up! back up! and back up your photographs! Enough said and onto the wonderful day we had.
Each year for the past 57 years our Meyer store has decorated their store windows for Christmas. This tradition inspired us to join the T family for a trip into town today to see the new windows.
This year I also decided to make more use of the community and grow a 'science of relations' as Charlotte Mason puts it. Our morning started early with a trip trip into Melbourne central with a short walk to Meyer. This years theme is on the book: Russell's Christmas Magic by Rob Scotton.
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Meyer Christmas Window
After exploring and enjoying the widows we took the lift upstairs in hopes of going for a ride on the Meyer Christmas train. Unfortunately two of the children had grown to tall for this experience and after a deep sense of disappointment we went looking for the miniature railway display.
Meyer miniature railway
After a look at all the miniature things the children asked to see 'Santa'. What a lovely experience we had with Rudolf sleeping in front of the fire.
A chat with Santa at Meyer Store
By now we were all thirsty and took a walk up to Melbourne Square and listened to some carols being played by the Salvation Army on the way.
Just before the square we discovered the Gingerbread Village by Epicure, to raise funds for the Children's Hospital. (You can view the Gingerbread Village at the City Gallery 90 Swanston Street, Melbourne.)
Next stop was Melbourne City Square for a picnic morning tea, a talk to the elves, a nativity story and a maize to find the reindeer.
It was a marvelous morning and it was so delightful seeing Miss L, Master G and Sir delighting in the things of childhood and creating some memories along the way.
From here we made our way to Melbourne Museum for a picnic lunch and explore but more of that tomorrow.
What have you done to enjoy your precious family this festive season ?
In the wake of this past weeks tragedy I decided to share this treasure from my bookshelf. Around four years ago when I was struggling to come to terms with the loss of my baby in miscarriage I went looking for support over at Focus on the Family where I discovered this gem.
Clara gave me permission to grieve for my baby deeply and let me know it was OK to talk about the loss of my child. She made no bones about the depth of the pain nor the road you need to walk and most of all she helped me understand the depth of grief a parent feels at the loss of their child. Children are supposed to out live us not die!
Clara speaks from personal experience and the experience of one supporting those on the same journey of losing a child. This little book finally helped me cope with the feelings of loss I felt when my niece died before her first birthday.
If you are experiencing the grief of child loss or are supporting a friend who has lost a child I highly recommend this book to give you tools to support and encourage others on this journey.
Welcome to Tuesdays Treasures. I started these posts as a way of sharing great books in honour of my friend in New Zealand who would arrive with the treasures she had unearthed at her weekly trip to the library!
There are so many wonderful books out there hiding on shelves so I invite you to blog about a book on your shelf, one you're reading or one you found at the library and add your post to Learning All the TimeFavourite Resource Link Up.
A heads up for my American followers head on down to Schoolhouse Review Crew where blessings are currently multiplying. Each day is a different giveaway and you are invited to join in the fun.
