The week before Christmas the Spouse was giving the girls a bath when he created this masterpiece: He was understandably so proud. And, really, I think this set the tone for our Christmas this year. We had some high expectations for fun. Though we’re still celebrating with family this week, here are just…
Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and…
As predicted, the Santa visit was a bit unsettling for some of us. Yes, we like to talk about him, we like to look and point and smile at him from afar, we like to touch his reindeer (a.k.a. his kangaroos), but when it comes to sitting in his lap… we’ll have none of that….
Both at preschool and at church this month, the girls have been hearing stories, doing crafts, and spending a lot of time talking about Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. Naturally, this has led to many questions and to much role-playing. This was one of our conversations over the weekend when Toddler 1 came strolling into…