Our Christmas was an excellent one.
We were able to have our parents come down and spend it with the three of us.
There were quiet moments, funny moments and plenty of good conversation.
This was Bella's first Christmas that she was truly aware of what was happening.
She was especially aware of presents. My goodness, those were a great teaching tool during the days leading up to Christmas.
I felt like a "Bella no touch" machine.
She was a great gal and obliged Mom and Dad by not touching (very much)
On Christmas morning, she enjoyed opening her gifts and said Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa for the lovely things. She also got to sit on Dad's lap as he read the Christmas story.
I took some time later to explain again about Jesus' birth and why we give gifts.
Santa though, is a rather difficult person in our home. Quite a few people asked Bella about Santa coming to our home for Christmas.
I just smiled and said "Family was there and they brought gifts"
We've opted for the no-santa approach with Bella.
For us, Jesus birth is enough to celebrate. It does make for interesting situations though. :)
With the end of the holidays we have gotten back into our usual routines, the decorations have been put away and things are organized.
Still we get another Christmas!
In a week we are going to Oregon to visit Dave's family, and the three of us are so very excited!
I am looking forward to visiting with Abbie, Katie and hearing more about Jackie's new job.
What a blessing to get two Christmas celebrations.
Well, I have prattled on quite a bit and it looks like time to get going.
Take good care folks!
1 comment:
I can identify with the no-Santa issue. I cannot believe how many times my children were asked what they wanted Santa to bring them for Christmas. To which they keep answering "Santa isn't real."
Then I get the evil-eye from all the other parents around, like "What's wrong with you? ...terrible mother, spoiling their childhood!..." etc.
They even tried to convince Becky's boy Treavor that there isn't a Santa... oops. (I had to tell them it was Becky's job to tell him, not theirs)
I told the boys that I see no REASON to lie to them about a pretend man who dresses up in a red suit and flies deer around the world to bring children gifts.
It is part of our CULTURE... but that doesn't make it EDIFYING for our children.
I WILL NEVER LIE TO MY CHILDREN ABOUT ANYTHING... not even if I am expected to.
On issues that they are too young to understand, I say "Ask me when you are older," or "that is something we will talk about when you get bigger," or "that is stuff for Mommas and Daddys to know about and worry about."
Solidarity, Mel!
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