Weekends- they are pretty special around here for several reasons. First of all- Al has been traveling a lot lately, and the fact that he is home on the weekend makes it extra-special! And we are pretty busy during the week, so we find it important to actually relax and enjoy each other on the weekends. Taking time to be together, and create memories- that's important!
Reading- lots of that happens all the time, but even more happens on the weekends! It's so neat to see Addie helping Alden nurture his love of books and to see him start to really "get" reading!
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| Creating a "nest" of blankets to read books online for RazKids |
A professor of Al's in seminary introduced us to a tradition called Sleigh Gifts. Every Sunday of Advent, we do the Biblical reading and discuss the importance of it. Then we exchange a small and simple gift that we have purchased for someone. Usually during the week Al and are able to take the kids out, one-on-one to get a gift for the other parent and sibling. It's neat to see the kids thinking about each other all week and the scripture that we have read.
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| SO neat that Addie can now do our scripture reading! |
Usually the car ride home on Friday is super quiet- someone or sometimes, both, fall asleep.... It's hard learning so much all week long!
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| My little book worm! She had been nodding off before I snapped this... |
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| And he's down for the count! |
This weekend Al didn't get home until midnight Saturday- so Friday night we rented a movie and watched it in our pj's while eating dinner in the living room followed by a ton of popcorn! The kids loved it- and I loved all the snuggles and giggles!
What else do we do on the weekend? Grocery shop! Getting to shop by myself is a luxury- but having my two adorable helpers is also pretty special! They love getting to push the little buggies- and are pretty good at not crashing into anyone!
After naps and a birthday party, they helped me decorate a bunch of cookies- some went to neighbors, some went to my school, and some will go to Daddy's office. More will be made and go to their schools!
We even were able to squeeze in dinner and visit with some good friends!
Sunday we went to church and then came home- and watched Christmas movies, had hot chocolate, put together puzzles, had hair styled, and spent lots and lots of time together- it was marvelous!
We even got a dance show given by a Super-Police-Santa....
Weekends like these are so special- time with family! It helps us to remember how blessed we are.
