In the 3rd grade, my teacher, Mrs. Donna Pittman, helped my classmates and me make May Day baskets for our mothers. They were made out of construction paper and we filled them with Kleenex flowers. She was a wonderful teacher who took me on my first camping trip in the mountains of Colorado. I've often thought about her over the years and the impact she had on my life.
Years ago, as a young bride, I loved to pour over the pages of Victoria Magazine. It must have been around 1992, when I spotted my first May pole on the pages of that classic publication. I've wanted to create one ever since, and today, the kids and I did just that. It's only taken me 17 years, but as my Daddy would say, "better late than never."
Up until this year, I'm certain I've worked every May 1, since I was 16. I'm so grateful for the extra time I've had at home with my children over the last 11 months. From the Old Testament Book of Joel: The Lord restores the years the locusts have eaten.
6 comments:
I had completely forgotten about Maypoles. What happened to them? They were so much fun when I was a kid. Good for you to revive that.
Hi Jen,
Beautiful pics. What a great idea. You're a good mommy! There's a book you might like called Mrs. Sharp's Traditions by Sarah Ban Breathnach. She also wrote Simple Abundance. Check it out, I bet you'll love it.
Hey, what a great looking maypole! Looks like fun. Glad you have time to spend with your kids-- I think that's important for you & for them.
Our 8-year-old will be dancing around the Maypole on Sunday at her school. Our kids attend a Waldorf School where they carry out the traditional Maypole dances every year. The 8th-graders will weave a complex pattern with the ribbons to end the celebration.
Must've been a great teacher. I struggle to remember my grade school teachers.
I didn't realize May Day festivities disappeared in this state. When I was a kid in an OKC/Putnam City grade school we all made May Baskets, stuffed them full of jonquils and then hung them on selected doors - rang the doorbell and then ran away.
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