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Her nights have been restless; dark shapes clouding her blue sky dreams. Synapses that fire at such a speed struggle to file away all their days work without some fall out. Her calls through the thick ink of night snap me to attention and without recollection of space or time I am tangled in her damp hair. Wrapped in my arms I feel my baby bird's heart return to its natural rhythm. Her breath graces my neck and her body softens. Sleep beckons her once more and I gently return to my own bed clutching at my chest; her warmth still there.
Gathered treasures and gentle conversation ignited plans and projects. Before my very eyes I saw the workings of her mind in all their lightening fast and effervescent nature. I was reassured that these dreams will not haunt her for long; they are merely a product of her time now, a brain leaping ahead whilst its accompanying body lags behind out of breath from the exertion of thinking. She is all imagination and inventiveness and life. A dream catcher was created.
With driftwood and shells and cobalt blue. Wispy feathers to trickle thoughts of glass jarred lolly shops and mermaids' tales down into her slumber. Wooden beads, seed pods and twine. Cups of milky chai and threading. The only way I know how to soothe her fears. To tread slowly with her, to make new dreams, to create.
Steph x
What a lovely idea Steph. I hope Bijou's Dream Catcher catches the nasty ones and sends her sweet little ones in their place :) One thing I've made with my preschool children before are little Worry Dolls. They also help soothe little souls as they tell their dolls their fears and worries, hopefully relieving their little minds. Some of my children take their dolls everywhere, including under their pillows of a night time... Sweet dreams to your little Bijou.
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P.S There's a story book that accompanies The Worry Dolls. If you're interested I'm more than happy to pass on its name to you. It's left my brain for the moment.
The worry dolls are a wonderful idea! I'd love the details of the book too if it's not too much trouble. Thanks so much lovely! The dream catcher seems to be doing the trick but I love the idea of something to "pin" your worries to and let them go. Hope all is lovely in your world x
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Luca's really into the idea of worry dolls and has made some himself. The book is called Silly Billy by Anthony Browne. We borrowed it from the library and straight away Luca asked to make one. We found some felt and stuffed with some tissue, then he sewed it up and drew a face with buttons. He kept it under his pillow for a few nights. A lovely concept. x
ReplyDeleteLovely idea, Steph. I had a homemade dream catcher when I was a girl.
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Oh wonderful, we have made these before and it reminds me to do that again....Beautiful pictures.
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Simply lovely. I want one to hang above my bed :)
ReplyDeleteThis post makes me feel nostalgic. Lovely ideas here. Got my eye on your next posts.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful :) absolutely awe inspiring lovely!
ReplyDeletesimply beautiful my sweet friend....what a nurturing and amazing mother you are! I love the idea of acknowleding the dreams, giving them a another place to go and within her own time they will pass! Hope all is lovely and blissful in your world after you adventures down south x
ReplyDeleteI really love this simple activity
ReplyDeleteWow I am going atemp to make a dream catcher with my 7 yr old granddaughter who has lots of problems since her mother was murdered by her father.she has bad dreams all the times.never did think about finding nature things to make one.thanks for the idea....tooshort0430@gmail.com
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