We've had a busy week. For a season that is supposed to be marked with solace and reflection, this week has not been that. Of course we had the wrap-up of school, and Glynn is finished work. He will be off until the beginning of January, when he'll return to school. So for both of us it was a bit hectic. Glynn's company Christmas party was also Friday evening.
Rebekah had her first elementary Christmas concert. She'd been practicing for weeks. We'd hear the odd stray bar or three of Christmas carols floating from her room. So it was little surprise as to what she was singing. But we still savored every note she sang, every bell she rung and every leap & smile. Her class sang the Christmas hokey-pokey. Rebekah's part included ringing the bells. And she did a great job. Of course, my parental bias is probably tainting my opinion.
Yesterday, we took our kids shopping to purchase Christmas dinner and gifts for our adopt-a-family, a program run by the Salvation Army, to provide Christmas for families who may otherwise not be able to afford it. Great program. This is the second time we've been part of it. We went to Moose Jaw early, hoping to avoid frenzied Christmas shoppers, and for the most part we did.
We knew the trip would be exhausting, and it was. However, the truths we are trying to teach them are that important. I think it will get easier as they get older. We had the girls help us choose gifts for each of the children. This was somewhat difficult for Rebekah because the kids that we are helping are about twice as old as her. Consequently, her suggestions weren't always relevant. Most 11 year-olds wouldn't appreciate Pet Shop Mall Madness quite to the extent Rebekah does. But it's the thought that counts. Not all of it was joyful either, there were numerous inquiries into "how many more things do we need to buy", but we endured.
After buying all of the gifts and food, including our own groceries at the same time, which created the need for two carts, we were glad to be done. Originally we were planning to go see Santa as well, however by this point we were too tired and the kids were whiney. So we came home to wrap the gifts that we bought. We had the girls help with that as well. Glynn wrapped and Rebekah and Chloe stuck on bows and tags. I think tomorrow we will deliver the Christmas bounty.
This afternoon we are planning on going skating. Rebekah has been taking lessons for the past couple months, so she does fine by herself. However, this will be Chloe's first adventure on the ice. I've been told if she can walk, she can learn how to skate. I guess we'll see!
Rebekah had her first elementary Christmas concert. She'd been practicing for weeks. We'd hear the odd stray bar or three of Christmas carols floating from her room. So it was little surprise as to what she was singing. But we still savored every note she sang, every bell she rung and every leap & smile. Her class sang the Christmas hokey-pokey. Rebekah's part included ringing the bells. And she did a great job. Of course, my parental bias is probably tainting my opinion.
Yesterday, we took our kids shopping to purchase Christmas dinner and gifts for our adopt-a-family, a program run by the Salvation Army, to provide Christmas for families who may otherwise not be able to afford it. Great program. This is the second time we've been part of it. We went to Moose Jaw early, hoping to avoid frenzied Christmas shoppers, and for the most part we did.
We knew the trip would be exhausting, and it was. However, the truths we are trying to teach them are that important. I think it will get easier as they get older. We had the girls help us choose gifts for each of the children. This was somewhat difficult for Rebekah because the kids that we are helping are about twice as old as her. Consequently, her suggestions weren't always relevant. Most 11 year-olds wouldn't appreciate Pet Shop Mall Madness quite to the extent Rebekah does. But it's the thought that counts. Not all of it was joyful either, there were numerous inquiries into "how many more things do we need to buy", but we endured.
After buying all of the gifts and food, including our own groceries at the same time, which created the need for two carts, we were glad to be done. Originally we were planning to go see Santa as well, however by this point we were too tired and the kids were whiney. So we came home to wrap the gifts that we bought. We had the girls help with that as well. Glynn wrapped and Rebekah and Chloe stuck on bows and tags. I think tomorrow we will deliver the Christmas bounty.
This afternoon we are planning on going skating. Rebekah has been taking lessons for the past couple months, so she does fine by herself. However, this will be Chloe's first adventure on the ice. I've been told if she can walk, she can learn how to skate. I guess we'll see!
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