After we put our tree up (about a week and a half ago), I decided to document Odin's reaction. He likes the ornaments and lights, but listened to us (gasp!) when we told him not to touch. We still have to remind him, but he is being very good about ignoring the tree. The next day I wrapped presents for the Ebert Christmas (which was on Saturday) and he was getting into all my wrapping paper, bows, etc...but once the gifts were wrapped and under the tree, he ignored them. Yay! It was kind of strange having Christmas so early, and not on Christmas Eve. Odin got some fun things, including a zoo membership! And some of my favorite gifts were girly scrapbooking stuff (ive been waiting for this!) and a pedicure gift certificate.
Adam and I discussed what we want to do for our kids in the future for Christmas. Since Odin is still young, and we don't have money, we are doing a stocking and one gift. Eventually we plan to buy 3 gifts per child, to echo the 3 gifts given by the wise men to Jesus. I am trying to think of other ways to focus on Jesus as well, in all the different aspects of celebrating Christmas. I, however, don't like the idea of birthday cake for Jesus- I mean, who really likes birthday cake? But, I do like the idea of unwrapping baby Jesus as the first gift. We also do caroling with church, the Christmas program, reading the story of Jesus on Christmas morning...among other things. Anyway, so now half our Christmas is over, and sadly I forgot the camera and took zero pictures. Waiting for my mother in law to start emailing some out! :)
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