A few weeks ago when my 6 year old son was saying his bedtime prayer, he said "Dear Heavenly Father, I promise, I will still like Christmas, even if I get a lump of coal." It was the best prayer I had ever heard. He told me afterward, of course, that he really didn't want a lump of coal. We talked about being good and he promised that he would be extra good. Of course he did his very best this year and didn't get a lump of coal or Christmas. I thought it would be extra special if he received a letter (in the place of the cookies and milk) from Santa. It went over very well.
A fun gift I put together for my son, was a: sock puppet kit. I got the idea from my sister in law and had been scheming since she made one for her children. I thought it was the perfect gift for my son since he constantly plays with his hand puppets and puts on shows for the family.
I bought two tension rods and found some material my son would like (He loves the fire material I purchased). I sewed a flat piece of material for the bottom of the stage and two pieces of material for the
curtains. When I put the items together as a kit I deliberately put two old socks on the very top of the box, when he opened up the kit he was a little confused. Today we made our first puppets. So far, it has been a big hit.
Items I included in the kit:
A Variety of Yarn
Goggly Eyes
PomPom
Variety of Buttons Material Paint
Old (Clean) :) Socks
The Christmas season overall was a great success and very cozy with lots of fires, baked goods and time with family.
I am always thrilled for the new year but have to take a moment to reflect on the past year. As I am grateful for many things in my life here are three specific blessings I am grateful for:
1. We spent the past few months getting to know a new family in our neighborhood and was able to be with them as thier children took the missionary discussions. The Sister Missionaries were fantastic and we were able to go to an awesome
baptism in November. I learned a great deal watching this family grow closer together and accept the gospel into their lives.
2. I am eternally grateful for my mothers. As you know I was adopted at age 14 and I have had some wonderful mother figures in my life. I pay tribute to them as well as my very own mothers. They have made all the difference in my life. I shutter to think what I would be without them. I hope to grow to be the kind of mother to my children as these women have been to me. Here is Laramies mother and my mother holing our baby girl.
3. I am grateful for my growing family. I am a very lucky woman. No lump of coal for me this year. :)
