Dec 19, 2008

Coming Out of the (Christmas) Closet

I'm ready to come right out with it and admit that I love Christmas. My husband will be shocked, embarrassed, and saddened at this admission but I can't hide it anymore. It's just fun. Eli is singing Advent songs (in German) constantly and listens to the Psalty's Christmas tape several times each day (okay, that one I don't love). Mary often points to the star at the top of our tree ("stah!, stah!") and I've caught both of them playing with the ornaments and snow globe (I need to find a nativity set they can play with - let me know if you have ideas). It started early for us with St. Nicolas Day - the kids got smaller gifts...



Throughout December my favorites are reading the Christmas stories, special candles, giving gifts to our friends and neighbors, and of course watching the kids open presents. We did BIG Christmas for the kids early as we leave tomorrow morning for the States. Adopting the European tradition of wooden toys, Eli received two big trucks (dump truck and auto transporter with 2 wooden cars) and Mary has her kitchen (with pots, cooking utensils, tea set). They love them and we've had hours of fun playing since opening them last Saturday.




I always feel especially blessed this time of year remembering what an incredible gift Jesus was and is to us and how much of a blessing it is to give to others and share the real story of Christmas. Merry Christmas to all of you and God Bless!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi Sandra! I just found your blog when I checked out Kevin's my space page. Your kids are growing so fast! I can't wait to read all your old entries and catch up on how life has been for you.
My kids love a good manger scene as well and the Fisher Price Manger is adorable. It is with the Little People and when you put the angel on the top and push down the start lights up and "away in the manger" plays. It is too cute!
Kadie Verstrate