Advent

Our advent activities are wrapping up as I made sure that the activites over the next few days are really low key.

Overall I’m really happy that I decided to do this and I think I will keep it up in the years to come. Maybe. If I can handle three kids. I’m not sure I’ll include Steve next year because trying to incorporate family activities that could only pan out if he co-operated, and then not have him co-operate for a variety of reasons/excuses just pissed me off. Even if the reason was a valid one.
Not that Steve and I have control issues. ~ahem~
I think next year I’ll plan things that can work out with me as the only adult and if he decides to come along – great! If he doesn’t, well, I’m not disappointed. That way it’s more win-win. We did do almost every activity that I had planned, including a couple of great family activities that I hope to keep up beyond advent. On our stargazing night Steve built a huge bonfire and the kids had the best time with their flashlights and splashing around in the puddles in the dark. They even looked at the stars which were miraculously visible! I love it when it all just plays our so nicely like that.
Last Sunday we took them skating during the free family skate hour at the community rink and Claire would climb onto a pylon, hold on with all her might and we would just fly around the rink. Cutest damn thing you’ve ever seen people, I assure you. She LOVED it. She was so excited to put on her skates and helmet, you just wanted eat her up.

Next week things are slowing down on the advent front, but it’s going to be a couple of late nights for me to get the last of my Christmas presents made and shipped on the off chance they’ll make it to Calgary before Christmas. And maybe I’ll write my Christmas cards.

3 Responses to “Advent”

1. Sole says:

   December 21, 2009 at 8:59 am

   I’m very impressed with your gingerbread houses. Jonah was very focused on EATING the candy, he could have cared less on putting them on the actual house. Also, I need my yearly update so get on it!!!!
2. Laura says:

   December 21, 2009 at 9:29 am

   Aww. No, seriously, AWWWW.
3. Angela says:

   December 21, 2009 at 10:52 am

   Looks like it’s been a fun Christmas season!