Random Thoughts in December

1. The real tree is up and it is in our front window in the dining room. I love that we have a real tree this year. I catch a whiff of it every time I walk down the stairs.




2. There were 3 children home sick from Shelly's class last Friday. Then there were 8 out on Monday and THEN 9 out on Tuesday!!! Shelly said only one child was out yesterday. It's a stomach bug that's causing all of these absences. I am praying HARD that Shelly can divert this illness.


3. We have been having a great time with the advent calendar. On Tuesday night the activity was a cup of hot chocolate. The girls were thrilled with this one. It proves it doesn't have to be big and expensive, just something fun.

Lily and her black polka dot mug

Shelly and her pink polka dot mug

4. Gifts have been purchased and I am ready to go and now I need to concentrate on putting together teacher/teacher assistant gifts. That means I need to bake up a little something. Not too sure what that will be quite yet.

5. When the girls return to school after the holiday break  they will be starting their second semester. I can't believe we are half way through the school year! Wow!!!

6. A photo of the girls at our neighbor's home where we got our real tree. Yippy for the ease of pick up and the great price for the tree, garland, and wreath!

7. I think our family has done a great job of keeping things happy and simple this holiday season. We have chosen to participate in things that make us all smile and I am looking forward to more holiday adventures.