Lyric is a "Gosling" at the Waldorf School in our neighborhood. We attend weekly, and it is so fun for both of us. I enjoy watching him interact with his little friends while I learn to finger knit, and gently communicate with other parents. The class teaches me the importance of rhythm in daily life...whether it is sweeping, washing dishes, cooking...or when I'm really desperate for something to do, washing walls. Lyric thrives on this rhythm and squeals with delight as he plays with his little toys.
My mom sent me 2 boxes full of gnome-like, magical toys. Most were from when I was a child. Things like fabric dolls, miniature tree stumps, little wooden spoons, cookie cutters, and a set of miniature pots and pans. Oh, and gourds!... Lyric loves to shake the gourds. I am well on my way to creating our gnome-home, where I am the mother fairy.
The Gosling class consists of free play, and then "dust, dust, dust" time where we put everything back in it's "home". We then gather in a circle and sing songs and hold hands as we dance to the rhythm of the poems.
Then we wash our hands, and have our organic snack, seated at the tiny stools around the table. After our blessing it is delightful to watch the little Goslings gobble up their peas porridge. Following, we close with circle songs and dances.
We can't wait for next week!
