Is it just me, or did December arrive sooner than expected? (And snow on the ground already, too!) So, we've been scrambling to decorate and bake and memorize lines for church programs. All fun, but scrambling none the less. :)I let the boys decorate the tree again (with just a few minor adjustments from me, of course). And I skipped some time consuming tasks like stringing popcorn for the tree, and lights on other shelves and windowsills. I really don't miss any of it, and it saved me loads of time. Instead, we spent time on Christmas projects the boys could enjoy, like making green and red paper chains, paper snowflakes and other ornaments, and Christmas themed bulletin boards for school.
Yesterday was almost entirely devoted to getting a Christmas card photo taken. NOT an easy task, I must say! Getting the boys and their dog all bathed, the boys haircuts, clean clothes, and all smiling and looking at Mommy and the camera simultaneously. . . pretty much impossible! However, after MANY clicks, there are a few photos that will work, I think. And while the dog was freshly bathed the boys got to enjoy playing with her in the house for once. All in all, a pretty good day! :)
So far December has been cozy and festive! I'm so excited for the rest of the month spent celebrating the precious birth of Jesus with family and special friends! What a joyous season, indeed!
