Like the Advent Calendar that I've just put up on our dining room wall, I wanted to record the 25 days of December, leading right up until the big day.
And as the lads open up their calendar pocket each day, I want to record a bit of what we did as a result of the note that was placed inside that day.
Day 1: Put up the Christmas tree (With a small lolly each as well).
And Christmas tree putting up and decorating, we did!
The boys were so excited to put up the tree, which of course waned a bit when it took so long to get it up! Of course, what they really want to do is decorate the tree, not install it! But we got there eventually. Four hours later (yes, four hours!) it was done. The kids' enthusiasm had petered out by hour three, which was better than I'd expected. And being the control freak I am (okay, only slightly freaky), I was able to even out the lop-sided baubles on the tree in their absence.
When it was all finished, they sighed. I sighed. And we even had a short moment to put on the lights before heading out the door for our next appointment - the school family picnic.
After much fun and frivolty at the picnic, we arrived home exhausted, but not so exhausted we couldn't enjoy a short time in front of the tree with the lights on.
And when our teeth were brushed, our pajamas on, we sat and cuddled in front of our lit tree. We talked about our day - the highs and lows, and gave a prayer of thanks for protection, and so many blessings in our lives.
Then we fell asleep. Yes, in front of the tree. The perfect ending to a wonderful day!
What a gorgeous tree.
ReplyDeleteI love this time of year with all its busyness and festive fun.
Kate
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the boys and the tree!
ReplyDeleteLovely :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful Kymmie, your tree looks a masterpiece! It's a wonderful time having young ones at Christmas. For me, it is all about them now. Enjoy that magical tree gorgeous girl xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou have a great tree and a great ritual surrounding it. What a lovely first day of December. And boy, oh boy, your boys have grown! x o
ReplyDeleteFour hours! We've gone the plastic the last few years. Sad, but true. I miss the smell of a real tree but we just don't have the space in this house, so up on the bench it is, still full if lights and decos from my childhood and theirs. Love the excitement it brings regardless! Merry Christmas season!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful beginning! x
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you!
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