12 X 12 - Christmas Edition

Instead of doing a normal 12 X 12 for December I decided to document what we did for the 12 days of Christmas this year. Each day the kids received a paper stocking with an activity for that day on the back.

Day 1 - Read A Christmas Story

Right before reading day 2's stocking, Jackson said, "I sure hope it's not read another Christmas story." Apparently he found that rather boring. Well he was in luck, because Day 2 was:

Day 2 - Have Hot Chocolate

We went to Starbucks, which was a bit of a bust. I happen to adore their White Hot Chocolate, but Sadie took one sip, pushed her cup away, and said, "Yucky." Jackson drank his but then said he had a stomach ache, while Megan drank about a quarter of a cup and declared herself done. Apparently they have no taste for the finer things in life.

Day 3: Write A List Of 10 Things You are Thankful For

I asked Sadie what she was thankful for, and this is the list she gave me (completely unassisted): Christmas Lights, Tennis, Money, Elmo, Grandpa, Mommy and Daddy, and Football. Her answers were uniquely hers, and I found them rather adorable.

Day 4: Write A Letter To Santa

Among other things, Megan asked for, DS games, a makeover salon (which Santa had a heck of a time finding), clothes and jewelry. She also asked for a Merry Christmas. Jackson asked for Bakugan, Hot Wheels tracks and cars, and a Hot Wheels Color Changer.

Day 5: Open This Present

Day 6: Make A Christmas Craft


Day 7: Make Paper Snowflakes To Decorate The Windows

Look at the cool shadows they made on the wall.

Day 8: Dance And Sing To Christmas Music

Day 9: Decorate A Gingerbread House

On this day we had a very special guest, Uncle Todd, here to help us.

Day 10: Bake A Batch Of Christmas Cookies

These sugar cookies are still in the house! I have discovered that apparently I am the only one who adores sugar cookies, so I have basically eaten every single one. These must be thrown away as soon as possible. My body can't take anymore.

Day 11: Draw A Picture For Santa

Day 12: Read The Christmas Story In The Bible

It was a great 12 days of Christmas, but I found it challenging to find time to even get these small activities in. This Christmas season was a busy one for me.