Daybook~ Santa
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For Today…December 16, 2011
Outside my window…it’s look like fall. A week before Winter officially starts, we have the most beautiful trees. Of course, we wore shorts today. (I started this yesterday, today it was chilly. But not that chilly.)
I am wearing…a blue Get Up Kids t-shirt and workout shorts. I love the Get Up Kids. Love them.
I am listening to…Goose sing. Feliz Navidad. Not kidding. It’s kind of cute, except I don’t like the song.
I am praying…for a friend’s father and sister who both have been diagnosed with cancer within two months of each other, another friend who had heart issues, another with more cancer news, a pregnant friend and me.
I am thankful…for all the above mentioned people, my family and the Holy Mass.
Around the house…the decorations are up. And this year, we’re keeping things minimal again. Although my minimal isn’t the same as other people. I love Snoopy, and I love nativity scenes. I have a lot of both. I love to see them at the holidays, but I have a three year old who likes to touch things. A lot. He already broke my Snoopy nativity scene. Yes, such a thing does exist. Regardless, I’m excited about all the decorations. They bring back such memories for me.
To live the liturgy…I love Advent. I love December, it’s another rich month in the church. We’ve celebrated St. Nick, St. Juan Diego, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Lucia (I can’t wait until Sunshine is a little older and can celebrate this day properly!) and tomorrow we’ll go to Mass for Las Posadas. (We did and loved it.) All the while, learning the new translation of the creed and reflecting on what it means to prepare.
Learning all the time…we’ve learned a lot about patience and how to behave while running errands with mommy. We’re onto J for Joy, Jesus and Jesse Tree. One day I’ll post about our Jesse Tree ornaments, but for now I’ll just say we love this tradition.
One of my favorite things…little girls.
I am creating…one craft, I’ve been working on it all week for about ten minutes at a time, nothing too difficult, but I want to finish, especially since I am gifting a few of them.
I am finished…with all but two gifts. TWO gifts. I didn’t start shopping until two weeks ago. Go me. Anyone think I don’t talk about how I have shopped for everyone while having shingles?
Towards rhythm…it’s hard to keep your rhythm during the holidays. I really want to try and work on that this last week before Christmas.
A few plans…a certain birthday is tomorrow.
A picture thought…
Best part of Goose’s school? Snow Day. Snow, free pictures with Santa, what more could I ask for?
From Jenn:
I love how M is staring at Santa in all the pics. Who is this guy????
The boys look like they are having a blast in the “snow.” Is that at the museum? I wish you all the very best Christmas with lots of relaxing, family, smiles, and all of the joy that comes with such a special time.
Go you for learning the creed! I need to work on it outside of Mass. There is no way I can hold that card and wrangle W at the same time!
From Nicole:
The snow was at Goose’s school. Every year they have snow day and bring it in, along with a petting zoo, train and Santa who knows sign language! It’s a great time.
Sunshine loved Santa, no tears at all.
We do the Creed at dinner, we all pray it together. Know what you mean about holding that card with W. Baby now tries to grab card and screams if you don’t let her have it. Fun times ahead at mass for us.
Merry Christmas to you guys too. Miss you. One of these days…