The Twenty-Four Days Before Christmas – Day 21

Today we did several things. We had planned for our “special thing” to be going to the school up the street and looking at all the Christmas lights they decorated with – and we did do that. The girls also made bracelets with the jewelry making kit they got today at church from their Sunday school teacher. They barely made it in the door and they were opening the boxes and making bracelets. They did make some pretty ones.

After lunch, bracelet making and a trip out to get a sleigh to put some of our Christmas books in it was getting a little dusky and colder. We decided to go look at the lights even though it wasn’t dark yet, as we didn’t want to be out as it got colder. It was nice. There were enough lights to be enjoyable and a few new things out this year. After we walked as much as we wanted, we came home and they all used their McDonald’s gift cards they got from their Sunday school teacher today and had that for dinner. It was a nice evening and I didn’t have to make any dinner.

We also had such beautiful music today at church – I love Christmas carols. Bethany sang a solo and did a wonderful job – it was O Holy Night. I will be sad when we no longer sing the Christmas carols in church.

The Twenty-Four Days Before Christmas – Day 20

Today our “special thing” was peppermint milkshakes. I went out and got all the girls peppermint milkshakes – except Sarah. Sarah is very picky about what she eats and drinks and milkshakes are not on her list of desirable drinks. So, I got her something else. All the girls were in agreement that they wanted to try the shakes and every single one of them agreed they were delicious. So, simple and easy.

Bethany also sang at a nursing home this afternoon. Michael was playing a Christmas concert for the residents and ask if Bethany could sing, as he thought everyone would really enjoy her singing a few Christmas carols. She was nervous to go, but ended up being glad she went. I am glad she got the opportunity to do that as she loves to sing, but can be reluctant in new places. It was good for her and Michael said she was a real hit with everyone.

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