Happy February!
February 01, 2011
Rabbit, rabbit everyone!
Ok, so February can be a tough month to love. It's cold and snowy. Or it's cold and icy. Or it's cold and sleety. With a side helping of slush.
But there are nice things to say about this month, too ...
When I think of February, I think of snow, greenhouse flowers, bakeries, cherries, hearts, Chinese dragons ... seed catalogs, ice skating, snowmen and chocolate.
Those are all some pretty nice things!
Plus it's a short month - only four weeks to go, and we jump right into March, the first month of Spring ...
Our February learning themes will be: "Families," "Florida," "The Middle Ages," and "Measurements." And as you can see, I've been putting a "seasonal spin" on the learning room decor. (I've also added some new sidebars here at the blog, and I may change the floral banner. I'm thinking of primroses or violets ...)
So here's ...
February @ a Glance:
St. Brigid's Day
Candlemas/Groundhog's Day
Chinese New Year
The Superbowl
Lincoln's Birthday
St. Valentine's Day
Full Snow Moon
President's Day
Washington's Birthday
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February is ...
National Heart Month
National Birdfeeding Month
Devoted to The Holy Family
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Well, I'm enjoying my coffee this morning (with a bit of that tartlet) and watching the feeder frenzy outside my window. I think the critters know we're expecting quite a storm between today and tomorrow. Before the snow picks up, we'll fill the feeders as best we can. Bill is working from home the next few days, which is a great convenience and a huge relief.
Later today we'll have an "Irish" snack in honor of St. Brigid, and I'm making a shepherd(ess) pie for our supper. Tomorrow brings us Candlemas and the annual Groundhog report (which I plan to take with a grain of salt, lol). I've got a candle craft in mind, and it will be a good day to kick off our light/shadow/color study.
Well, I hope your February starts out on a good foot - just watch where you're stepping, it's bound to be slippery out there!
Have a great Tuesday, everyone ... see you again very soon!
:D