Traditions

Traditions have found us through the years of parenting littles.  During the holiday season, walking through a living nativity has been a long standing tradition that the kids won't consider missing out on.  This year with the addition of tickets, the wait time was nothing, which made it easy to enjoy.  I'm noticing more and more with a six year old now, that most events are easier now because the "baby" has grown up.  There's no need for strollers, diaper bags, snacks. . .we just go and adventure together.

 Last year we added a Journey Through Bethlehem into our "Things to do" at Christmas time.  It is a reanactment of the town of Bethlehem, the market place.  The kids loved it last year and we were able to bring Ernie with us this year to experience.  I love that Jesus is the focus.  I especially love that the kids still want to do these kids of activities.

 Last minute, grandma decided to make some tamales so I took the girls over to help.  It was further confirmation that Janessa is growing up.  To see her spreading masa and wanting to be helpful was a moment of gratitude for me.

This year, since Jonathan's gift is running, he was the only one who even wanted to do the Penguin Waddle.  He showed up, gave it his all and came in first for ten year olds, and fourth overall with 10-12 year olds.  He ran fast and then needed his inhaler. . .which I forgot!

And Christmas is officially ten days away. . .no idea how that happened so quickly!