Advent: Day 13

An archangel (as opposed to regular angel) for the Christmas Pageant

Advent: Day 7, 8 and 9

Our ginger bread making this year was a two day event. This Mumma has hurt herself pretty bad and I am functioning from the lounge with my foot up high. At times, not quite elevated enough for my husband who is is carefully measuring the distance of my foot above my heart, but high enough to still be the Christmas angel to my little guys who are just so excited about Christmas this year.

So Day 7 was the dough making with all ingredients fetched by the littlies as I called out instructions of the what and whereabout of every item and implement we would need. The mixmaster was reluctantly bought out by Tools are after being guilted into it by the kids. He was not happy about the whole making of gingerbread when his wife is playing invalid and he would be left with a floury, sugary, doughy mess to clean up after the kids and I were done. As you can imagine, I wasn't brave enough to ask for a photo.

Day 8 had us rolling and cutting and toing and froing to the oven. Luckily we had Dadda on side now as I had no idea how I would manage getting the hot trays out with crutches tucked under my arms.

A few snaps from the lounge where we wrapt and taped together 65 snowmen and stars for the kids to take to school as Christmas treats. On Day 9 there were little snowmen poking out of pockets for hungry tummies to eat with breakfast.

It's hard this year being incapacitated to keep up the usual Christmas activities. I know we will miss doing lots of things we have done in Advents past, but its only me that knows we have not been able to do them. And it's only temporary. The kids don't remember at this young age what we do from one year to the next. They are satisfied with a little chocolate and the anticipation of December 25 and the fun that it brings. This year I just need to let it go, do what we can manage and get myself back on my feet as quickly as possible.

Advent: Day 6

On the 4th day of Advent we made Christmas gift tags

Advent: Day 4

On the 4th day of advent our little ballerina had her ballet concert.

Advent: Day 3

On the 3rd day of Advent the Christmas angel left a treat for a special friend.

Advent: Day 1

Our tree has been up since the 22nd. I figure if you can't put the tree up 8 days early for a 6 year old, then there is something seriously wrong with my Christmas spirit.

First day of Summer, first day of December, first day of Advent. The Christmas angel left a little note in the kids advent calendars telling them to look under their beds for new Christmas books to read through this season's lead up to the big day.

Advent: day 24

Celebrate Christmas at mass tonight.

The littlies thought today was Christmas as this morning was the last of their pockets on their advent calendars. There has been such a build up in this little house over this season of Advent. They truly understand the meaning of waiting. They were angels at mass this evening, sitting quietly emersing themselves in the true story of Christmas. Our house is quiet. The children are tired from a big week.

I am looking forward to tomorrow morning and what awaits our small folk. Small gifts to give to each other and something larger which will be a total surprise. I hope to not overwhelm them but allow them to enjoy the small and thoughtful gifts waiting downstairs.

Wishing you the merriest of Christmas' and the very best for the New Year.

Advent: Day 23

" Take a train ride into the city"

Giant christmas trees, Santa trains, Christmas windows, buskers singing carols. A day full of festive cheer, with a little bit of Charlie and Lola thrown in for good measure.

Advent: Day 21

Have an early Christmas celebration with your family.

Advent: Day 20

Make a gingerbread house with your cousins.

(The Christmas Angel was not prepared to let this gingerbread malarky get the better of her. She saved two slabs from the disastrous first house to use closer to Christmas. Not perfect, but it did stand up and survived a two hour transfer intact).

3rd Sunday of Advent

Advent: Day 16 and 17

On day 16 the Christmas Angel said "make a christmas paper chain". She forgot to take into account that Mama had her Christmas party. What with dinner, babysitter preparations and getting ready for the party, there was little time left to complete our task.

On day 17 the littlies rushed down the stairs to discover empty pockets. Apparently the Christmas angel doesn't leave a message unless previous crafts are completed. Late on Friday night, exhausted and seedy from the night before, we got our paperchain done.

Advent: Day 14

Write christmas cards and thank you notes to your teachers.

Day 13

Make a gingerbread house. (Fast Ed has a lot to answer for. My friend and I followed this recipe without detour and look what happened!)

Day 12 Advent

Light the second advent candle

Day 11

On the 11th day of Advent the Christmas angel had a weekend away.