What with having to work a bit more than usual (but what a lovely time of year to be able to do that and enjoy all the excitement that children share).....
....there were also the inevitable Nativity plays, crib service, dressing up and of, course our weekend at my In-Laws over the weekend of 13-15 December for which I made and shared creations with you here.
And then with the children we look after, ensuring they made cards for family, decorations, gifts, watching them in Nativities and hearing about their Christmas meals and parties and finally ensuring completion of their parts of a group display.
It was a group Advent in so far as they each complete their part for an Advent chocolate. Each week a number of them completed their parts and it is so delightful I wanted to share it with you!
This is week 1......
....Week 2 ......
....Week 3 ........
.... Week 4 ....
In detail we have..... 3 Wise Men and 4 camels (one to carry the gifts!) and the gifts....
The stable with the Innkeeper just outside the door and chickens on the roof (one with a nest and eggs!!)
The Shepherds and sheep on the hillside.......
4 Angles on one side..............
...and 3 Angels on the other with the Star in the middle!
And all of this made by children aged 4 to 11 (most are under 8).
We also like to create a homely atmosphere at the club, so our chill zone (sofa and TV area used for watching films and playing Wii) has been turned into a lounge...........
A pretend fireplace which the children absolutely love! And a wonderful tree decorated by them and covered in baubles that they have decorated (cheap baubles from Poundland and a couple of sheets of festive stickers! Also a great fundraiser at Christmas Fairs!!)
Isn't it wonderful? Doesn't the sight of children's creativeness fill your heart with joy?
My daughter Tiddly Toes (aged 4) was so taken with the fact that Christmas Day was Jesus' birthday, that before she would go to sleep we had to sing him 'Happy Birthday'! Joy! Such innocence and love.
I hope the festive season has been peaceful and joyful for you.
Lots of love
Nora
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