Welch Whirl

The Birth of a New Tradition:

We are trying to create some new Christmas traditions. In years past I have been baffled by my S-I-Ls twenty five days of Christmas Advent calendar, wondering how did she ever have the time. For many years now she has planned a little activity for each day before Christmas. After two years of dreaming of such a fun tradition I decided to take the plunge. I planned all through November. Everything is ready. The shopping is done, the presents are wrapped. I have nothing left to do but enjoy December. The question is will it actually be as magical as I am hoping?

Well Day 1 started out great . . . 

 We lit the candles on our German Christmas Pyramid, sang carols, shared wishes, and then assembled one of our favorite Nativity scenes. The Playmobil Nativity Scene. Perfect because it is indestructible, there are tons of characters and fun additions to look at and play with. We spent a good hour just setting the scene over and over. Wonderful right?
 

Well it was. Until one kid was sent to their room for calling names.

After a written apology, the night continued.

Awesome right? (Ben and I were giggling about this note.)


We ended our night a little less magical. The kids started in on stupid human tricks. Rosa showed us how to fart with her knee pits and then there was some schooling regarding bicycle kicks in the air. . . "get your tooshie off the ground Mom, feet in the air Mom, now do circles with your feet!". (yes, I tried it too) I hadn't tried either in a very long time. The night ended in laughs. Magic in its own way.

Realistically, I know family moments can't always be pretty. Case in point. But that isn't going to stop me from trying. Wish me luck.