the month is whirling by! all 3 girls are just the absolute best ages for christmas magic- whole-heartedly believing, thinking every airplane in the night sky is santa's sleigh, pounding the candy canes [not kidding- i'm going to have to cut them off, but i probably won't], wishing for snow, anxiously searching for our elf each morning, christmas movies on repeat, and so much conversation about baby jesus. lucy and eloise are learning the history of jesus' birth in school, and the season of advent is embedded into their curriculum on every level. this is particularly true for lucy, who spends so much of her time in school! it's made this year extra special, as we celebrate the season in every facet of our lives- outside our home & in its walls.
as always, i'm trying to find balance. the demands and busyness of the season of the year alongside this season of our lives with 3 young children is exhausting and exhilarating. we're all wishing for more snow days, to slow us down and keep us in :)
lucy's kindergarten christmas program. a sweet and special evening-
seeing santa at daddy's office! jon's work puts on the nicest christmas party for families each year- elves, crafts, treats & a long visit with santa. lucy agonized over what to ask santa for this year, and ended up asking for a surprise! the little girls are wishing for "light-up moana necklaces" :)
eloise's lunchbox napkin doodle for lu!
we whipped up homeade christmas play dough after school one day per betsy's request- easy & fun to all do together! it smells like oranges & cinnamon, and we had fun with cookie cutters, the girls asking google to play the home alone soundtrack on repeat & christmas pancakes for dinner!
& a busy busy weekend for this reindeer dancer! 4 holiday shows & lots of smiles!
onward!
xoxo,
-ivy
