Not a creature was stirring, except Mom who was frantically running around like a crazy woman. None the less, a short update. I am debabting finishing Elizabeth’s tam, because she says she doesn’t like the yarn. She would rather have different yarn. Hmm, but Teresa likes it, so perhaps I should just finish it up for her, and give Elizabeth a skein of yarn to dye herself however she likes. I think I can finish the tam today, it’s almost done.

I have about a million more cookies to bake today, and of course all the other Christmas stuff to get done. Presents to finish wrapping, and shoes to put out for St Nicolas. The tradition of Santa Claus began with the Bishop, St Nicolas. He was known to be a very generous man, and when some poor girls were without a dowery (required in those days) he apparently slipped the appropriate amount into their stockings that were hanging to dry in front of the fire. Anyway, children being the enterprising souls that they are, because hanging stockings, and laying their shoes out too, so as to give St Nicolas plenty of space to distribute goodies.

I am pretty sure that Beau is on the naughty list this year, and it’s quite possible that William is as well. A lady asked me if Santa would be visiting the baby (now 14 months) and I told her I was pretty sure he was on the naughty list instead of the nice list. However, Santa usually gives some consideration for age. Overall though, William is pretty naughty. For example, you remember way back when I published the yarn pillager? He was 6 months old. He’s had 8 months of nos, scolding, punishment, and he clearly KNOWS he should not pilliage my yarn. Yet, as soon as a bag is left unattended, and Mom is out of the room…. Yesterday in fact he strung a ball of handspun angora (about 30 feet worth) all over the house. On the plus side, the incidents are getting fewer. The kids have all been pretty good, what with the idea of Santa watching all of the sudden. I’m sure William will get something nice, even if he is more naughty than nice, he’s certainly got cute appeal.

Finally, another cute Christmas video, since I have no pictures.