We opened our first book today. It was Mother Hubbards' Christmas by John O'Brien. This is a cute rhyming story based on Old Mother Hubbard's rhyme. The relationship between Mother Hubbard and her dog is rather interesting in this version.
We put our first magnet on our new Christmas countdown that I got at Hallmark. It is a magnet that looks like a cookie sheet that has the numbers 1-25 on it. It came with 25 magnets that are shaped like Christmas cookies... could I get a better countdown for my guys??
The boys also finger painted with red and green today. I will cut the papers into stocking shapes and later this week we will glue cotton on the top and write their names on them. We are making two for each boy as Richard will take one from each into work too. (I try to have the kids make a new art project for each holiday for him to hang in his office)
What did you do today to get ready for the big day?
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ReplyDeleteI, like you, do NOT want to drag the boys to the store! It's so exhausting. But then Saturday rolls around, the day I can actually get out shopping alone, and I don't want to go...it's too busy and I'm too tired! So, I have done a lot of online Xmas shopping this year! It's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun mom. I am sure the finger paintings turned out great.
ReplyDeleteI actually have almost all of my shopping done which is soooo not like me. Guess we switched places this year.
ReplyDeleteI haven't done anything for decorating, etc. In fact my daughters advent calendar is still packed in the attic. Guess I should really get that down tomorrow.