Every year we prepare Advent activities for the girls. This year is no different! I couldn't find my list from last year, so I wanted to make sure and post one this year so I can remember what we do/did!
I plan it based on our traveling schedule and events that are already going on that coordinate with our Christmas celebration. This is the official plan - in case nothing changes...
I plan it based on our traveling schedule and events that are already going on that coordinate with our Christmas celebration. This is the official plan - in case nothing changes...
(1) MAIL CHRISTMAS CARDS (if I get them all done over Thanksgiving!)
(2) MAKE A PAPER GARLAND
(3) CC CHRISTMAS PARTY (party with our homeschool group)
(4) LIGHTS & SANTA @ BASEBALL FIELD
(5) HANDEL CONCERT
(6) DATE ALL DAY WITH MOMMY OR DADDY (I'm taking Ladybug away with friends for a mother/daughter weekend, and Daddy is taking SugarBee to the zoo for a zookeeper talk and feeding the giraffes - and whatever else they come up with)
(7) MOVIE - RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER
(8) READ CHRISTMAS BOOKS
(9) MAKE TASTY TREATS FOR CHURCH WORKERS (usually, Rice Crispy Treats)
(10) DELIVER GOODIES - SECRET MISSION STYLE
(11) POST OFFICE RUN TO MAIL GIFTS
(12) AHG CHRISTMAS PARTY
(13) CHRISTMAS WITH COUSINS
(14) GINGERBREAD HOUSE
(15) WRAP PRESENTS
(16) CHRISTMAS WITH NANA & PAWPAW
(17) EAT DINNER BY CANDLELIGHT & SING CAROLS
(18) MUSEUM (perhaps children's too?)
(19) MOVIE - POLAR EXPRESS
(20) POPCORN AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - NEIGHBORHOOD DRIVE
(21) FAMILY Christmas
(22) MAKE SUGAR COOKIES
(23) MAKE JESUS a BIRTHDAY CARD
(24) READ Christmas story from the BIBLE
(25) STOCKINGS