Sunday, December 20, 2015
Day 17, 2015
We went out to eat and to find teacher gifts. The boys were to shop and wrap. However, Silas was feeling under the weather and it had been a long week for everyone. We pulled into the driveway at 7:00 both sleeping boys were carried like sacks of potatoes right to their beds. Silas woke up around 12 asking to have his shoes taken off. Joshua slept in his uniform including his belt and was dressed while sleeping the next morning at 6:45.
Day15, 2015
There was squealing, giggling, running, jumping, sweating, and a ton of fun had as we battled with the snowballs.
Day 11, 2015
Chilly treats.
After a long day we enjoyed some quiet gelato at home. It has been very warm so a cool treat was a nice way to close out the day.
Day 9
Wednesday nights during advent it's a challenge to do an activity after we get home from church.
I got the boys little activity books that they worked on while we read books that night. I chose to read The Best Christmas Pagent Ever. They my have been just a hair young to appreciate each chapter, but it brought back memories of read-alouds from my grade school teachers.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Day 8, 2015
Tonight we made beaded ornaments. There was some intense concentration as they were stringing the beads. I helped them to hot glue the hangers onto them. The ornaments turned out beautiful and were quickly placed on the tree.
Day 7, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
Day 3, 2015
Christmas painting!
For a bonus this evening they watched The Grinch while they painted.
Some of the best gingerbread houses ever seen!
Silas wanted to check out this book from the school library.
"Look mom, a story about me!"
"What makes that book about you?"
"It has my shoes. It's about me. Let's read it!"
The observations he has been sharig have been lots of fun. Oh, to get a glimpse into that little boys head!
He also spent some time with me in my classroom after school. He worked on a Christmas dot-to-dot. His concentration was captivating.
Day 5, 2015
Decorate your room. We put lights under the top bunk, hung a banner they made, and brought in the mini tree.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Day 4, 2015
Polar Express Night:
Since we don't "do" Santa, the movie brought the huge debate.
The boys argued.
Santa: fiction or fact?
Joshua still has a "hard time" understanding why we don't "do" Santa, but our solution has always been that he is a Christmas character. Just like Frosty, Rudolph, or the Grinch, Santa is a Christmas character.
This will be a Christmas of internal struggle for Silas as we again try to explain the fantasy of Santa.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Day 2, 2015
Do you want to build a snowman?!?
An easy Wednesday night after church activity. Cut some shapes and some double sided tape - good to go!
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Day 1, 2015
It's that time of year again:
Their magazines always come nearly a month early and its it a quick here look at this as we get home from school, unpack lunchboxes, check paperwork, etc.
Tonight we made a big deal about specific time set aside for them to enjoy them.
Not so rose colored
Kindergarten screening came back that Joshua should have his eyes checked. Michael took him during our days off for Thanksgiving.
I knew not to be surprised, but still thought I had a little more time.
He looks as handsome as ever and at least for the moment is very concerned about taking care of them.
He proudly wore his specs as we played games and giggled having some family time.
2 in a Row
Watch out! Two in a row? Can you believe it?!?
Sunday night after Thanksgiving is becoming our night for the tree.
The boys have been waiting patiently since Friday when I put it up (with help, my family was visiting.) It was a long wait, but worth it.
The four of us sang some Christmas songs as we chose where each ornament should be placed.
Then came some of the best parts: checking what the tree looks like from outside and checking out the Christmas book baskets. Many more days to come nestled into the chair near the tree sharing favorite stories.
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