of course a treat each day...a surprise to eat behind each tiny door.
a manger scene centered around baby Jesus, with 25 people or animals to add.
elf on a shelf...thanks to lillie.
she came by one evening, and mentioned the elf in her house. tanner's eyes got huge and he asked questions and she went on and on. she left and tanner asked, "where's our elf?" he didn't ask in a "where's our elf, i want one NOW, no fair!" sort of way. he asked in a "did santa forget about us?" sort of way.
i rapidly texted shad a specific errand to make after work.
the next morning, the elf appeared. tanner's behavior when from exceptional to off the charts awesome. kate's has stayed the same. unfortunately.
it's fun new tradition though.
and our last tradition, we started just this year...a christmas book each day to unwrap and read. of course we already had most of the books, collected over the years. I didn't go out and buy 25 books. and the kids know that when they open the book, that it's the family's book and that they will each be put away after Christmas and recycled again for next year to be wrapped. it's fun. they get all excited to take turns opening the books and we get into the spirit a bit more each day through reading (something we aren't so great at around here)
have a merry weekend!
6 comments:
Looks like fun and a good tradition. Have a great week-end. love you all hugs
So cute. So the elf on the shelf...is he watching them and telling santa what they are up to? Not sure I've heard of that one. Sounds cute though! How festive. Love you!!!
I want an Elf on the Shelf. This year was the first year I have heard of it. Maybe it would change Gunnar's behavior too. We also do the book thing. I started that last year and then we have a Hawaiian Santa advent I got on our honeymoon that we love. I love having advents around and so do my boys.
I'm curious aobut this elf thing. Never heard of it. I need to talk to you about all this. Scarlet's too young, this year- so it doesn't matter so much, but I'm wanting some traditions for the fam and haven't figured too many out, yet.
that was great! I have 3 advent calendars thanks to Danielle the teenager. I still keep them up to date every day! Love the elf and book tradition. Just love Christmas!! Thanks for blogging! love you!!
So funny Lizzie...I have the same black, wooden advent...except mine holds lego pieces :) Each day they get additional pieces to build something to the final set. What can I say...that is what we live and breathe around here.
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