I feel like it is still way too early to start thinking about Christmas, but it seems like everywhere I turn, decorations are going up. So let the preparations begin...
My parents always got me an Advent calendar each year to count down to Christmas. Sometimes it had chocolate, sometimes toys, and one time, my favorite- little wooden ornaments. I knew this was something I wanted to do with my kids but was trying to think of a fun, unique variation. I realize this year Lucy probably won't grasp the concept of counting down to Christmas and Henry is still way too little, but I thought it would be a fun regardless.
Well, Lucy LOVES books! This summer I started collecting Christmas books at yard sales, library sales, and thrift stores. With the help of some friends, I finally found the last few I needed to hit 24. I wrapped each one and labeled it with a number so we open one each day. Now I just need a basket for them!
On December 1, I will pull them out and let Lucy open the first one. I don't know what order they are in, so I'll be surprised by each one also! I hope she has fun with it and I know I'm in store for a lot of bedtime book reading now...
