John's Advent Calendar

John's Advent Calendar

~ Christmas Eve Remembered ~

How many nights, the children tucked

I’d relax with my book and the music

while John slipped down to his shop

still finishing a treasured gift

I’d mute the radio, preferring to hear

him whistling to the carols as he worked

love wafting up - a sweet aroma 

all mixed with paint and sawdust

Finally he’d appear, join me on the couch

grinning ear to ear - pleased with success

confident the paint would dry by morning

ready for a glass of eggnog and a hug

I wish I had photos of all those toy soldiers,

forts and games he produced! Most now 

disbursed to new families that came along

keepsakes for grandchildren

JoMae
12/16/19

John's Advent Calendar Open

These were made for the grandchildren.  Each box to hold a treat and then be returned to its place in reverse.  The final effect revealing a picture of the whole family taken at a reunion.