Advent Calendar Part II

 We made the "calendar" last night-- here's what I decided to do--

I also added scripture to each day-- we read the scripture first and then read what the "activity" of the day is.  :)

Here's my scripture list-- one passage each day:
(Also added in were Malachi 3:1, Isaiah 7:14, Exodus 13:2, Hosea 11:1, Jeremiah 31:15)

John 1:1-5

Isaiah 9:2-7

Isaiah 11:1-10

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Luke 1:5-10

Luke 1:11-16

Luke 1:17-22

Luke 1:23-28

Luke 1:33-38

Matthew 1:18-21

Matthew 1:22-26

Luke 1:39-45

Luke 1:46-51

Luke 1:52-26

Luke 2:1-5

Luke 2:6-7

Luke 2:8-12

Luke2:13-14

Luke 2:15-18

Luke 2:19-20

Micah 5:2-5

Matthew 2:1-2

Matthew 2:3-6

Matthew 2:7-8

Matthew 2:9-12

John 1:14

Advent Activity Calendar

I have been noticing an "Advent Activity Calendar" a couple times on Pinterest-- and I thought it looked like a GREAT idea.  Of course December is right around the corner and I hadn't actually sat down to write out the activities until today.  Now if I can find a minute or two to MAKE this calendar or make something cute for it before Saturday, I'll be doing good!  :) 

The idea behind this calendar is to count down to Christmas-- but to fill it with activities or experiences instead of STUFF.  Here is my plan for the countdown days and activities.  When I finish the actual calendar, I'll post it!  There are a few things that will be dependent on weather-- and there are also a couple things that didn't make the list that I hope to stick in there-- so may have to adjust some days, etc....  (One of the things that I don't know what day it happens-- a Live Nativity in town to see-- when I find out when it is, I'll adjust other things to make it work out!  Also, we sometimes go Christmas Caroling with church, and I'm not sure which date it is (probably the 19th)-- so I will add it in if necessary, but we'll wait and see.)  Hopefully we can do all the things I have written down & make it a memorable Christmas season!

Here's the Plan!

Dec 1  Holidazzle 6:30 pm
Dec 2  Holiday Stroll in town-- free hotdogs, pop, etc…. Wagon rides 12-4
Dec 3  Open new Christmas book
Dec 4  Read favorite Christmas books w/ hot cocoa & music
Dec 5  Make bird feeder ornament
Dec 6  Learn about Christmas traditions around the world
Dec 7  Make Christmas cookies
Dec 8  Snowflake making party
Dec 9  Go for a drive to see Christmas Lights -- stop for Hot cocoa or treat afterwards
Dec 10 Dad brings kids to buy gift for Mom ($5 ea or $15 total)
Dec 11 Decorate the tree
Dec 12 Donate food to food pantry
Dec 13 Christmas Party at School
Dec 14 Craft- Decoration
Dec 15 Salt-dough Ornaments
Dec 16 Christmas movie @theater (1st time the kids have ever been to theater!)
Dec 17 Make Christmas cards for teachers
Dec 18 Christmas Game
Dec 19 Mall Of America-- my niece plays in a handbell choir at 2 pm that day
Dec 20 Mom brings kids to buy gift for Dad ($5 ea or $15 total)
Dec 21 Sledding at Golf Course
Dec 22 Watch some Christmas Movies
Dec 23 Pick out present for baby cousin, Michael
Dec 24 Make a snowman??
Dec 25 Read story about birth of Jesus

K-I-S-N-G

The last month or so Addison has learned the song "_____ & Addison kissing in a tree" but this is the part that makes me crazy-- she sings "K-I-S-N-G".  I told her that not really how it goes and have been trying to teach her to spell "K-I-S-S-I-N-G" but she insists that since I'm from Wisconsin, but she's from Minnesota that they do it differently.  And in MN-- or at least MN people sing the song "K-I-S-N-G" 

Friends!

Levi was excited when I picked him up from school today.  He told me he found himself a friend today. 

When I asked about it on the way home he was explaining that during stations he and Ethan K. were working together and doing some number or letter puzzle.  Ethan had done it all himself but then Ms Donahue suggested that Levi get a try-- and Ethan let him do one.  So Levi asked Ethan "Do you want to be friends?"  and Ethan said yes!!! 

Next Levi told me when they sat on the floor Levi sat next to Ethan-- and then Levi asked him "Can we be friends forever?" and Ethan said yes to that too.  So, they will be friends forever. 

He also found a friend at recess today, but he doesn't know her name (she's not in Ms Donahue's room).  So since he has these 2 friends if he's pretending to be a monster, he won't scare those two friends. Only the other people.  :)