Last week, I came home to find our landlord has set up a Christmas tree on her front porch. Glowing beautifully in the night, I smiled and wondered what the response would be when the Beats got home with Grey after he picked them up from daycare. 30 mins later I got my answer, when both toddlers swiftly ran by me (not even stopping for their usual hug hello) and began excitedly point to and chattering about the "yellow, blue, green and red strawberry tree." After explaining that the lights (shaped like strawberries) where instead Christmas tree lights, they spent the rest of the evening talking about the Christmas tree and even insisted on saying good-night.
Given all of this, next weekend Grey and I are planning on getting a tree. To prepare, we began preparations by continuing a tradition from last year of making ornaments. This year we made salt dough ornaments, which both Beats were so excited about. Outside of remembering the importance of sharing cookie cutters and taking turns, each toddler did really well with this project and were easily entertained for over 30 mins.
And the end result is fitting given all that has happened this year.
What a great tradition! They turned out beautifully, as well. Good luck with your tree shopping!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely this time of year must be, seeing the wonder in your children's eyes, and establishing new traditions with them. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome tradition! We decorated the tree with Izzy this weekend and every box we opened she said "Wow" or "Whoa"- so adorable. It totally got me more in the Christmas mood! Good luck finding a tree!
ReplyDeleteThis qualifies as a series of Perfect Moments -- especially the sharing toddlers. Made me smile to think of y'all making your family memories.
ReplyDeleteThis is truly awesome tradition. I liked your thoughts.
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Pretty. Have fun decorating the tree with them this week.
ReplyDeleteI love those ornaments! That's such a great tradition!
ReplyDeleteDoing things together is so much fun. The salt dough ornaments look lovely
ReplyDeleteAwww -- I could just picture their excitement on seeing the tree, and taking turns sharing the cookie cutter. :) Those ornaments will be treasured for years to come, I'm sure. My mom still has a paper angel that my sister scribbled on in the nursery at Sunday School. (And that was a LONG time ago, lol.)
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