The Christmas countdown has begun. The advent calendar is out and filled with exciting prizes for Mario to go through each evening - since there are chocolates, lollipops and candy canes included you can't have them for breakfast so it is an after dinner job. We have also included balloons (we had so much fun the other night playing balloon soccer), money and stickers. So far Mario waits patiently to help find each count down number but I wonder how long that will last.
As we won't be with my family this Christmas we had a get together last weekend. The weather was wet and miserable but with 5 children and a Christmas tree and plenty of food and drink it was just so much fun. We let everyone open their presents - mainly so we could see their excitement - check out Mario with his Thomas train - and I must say it was great with no expectations plus time to treasure and enjoy each toy or gift. I tried to take photos but there was too much action and movement and too much to watch and enjoy but it was just wonderful.
Now it is time to finish the rest of the shopping, do my annual cards and letters, go out and celebrate with friends, go and enjoy cand sine loudly (even if out of tune) at carols by candlelight, remember the true meaning of Christmas and delight in childrens faces. Keep well and take care and if I dont get to write before Christmas make it a happy and merry one.
I loved the look of excitement on Marios face when he saw his stocking and presents and then was taken outside to see his special present from Mummy and Daddy (a trampoline - which by the way we are all having heaps of fun bouncing on) and then there was the gourmet breakfast, more present opening, more food, lots of playing, a delicious roast lunch, a rest to recover from slight over indulgence, visitors, more presents and playing, more eating, a summer evening feast, enjoying new books and bed.
When it came to the trampoline it was Peters job to put it together while Mario and I enjoyed an outdoor mass. Poor Mario was a little confused at being outside when we always go to church inside. It was very hard for him to sit still.
It was just the three of us and Peters Mum for lunch and it was easy to prepare and delicious to eat. But as usual it was over catered for so there are plenty of leftovers to be had!
Now it is time to put the advent calendar away, find somewhere for the toys and presents and get ourselves packed and ready to go on our annual holiday waterskiing and caravanning at Jindabyne. We are not back until the new year so we wish you a happy and joyous one and may all your wishes come true!!
