Day 23: Traditions, Making Memories...
This is the second year that we've made 'gingerbread' houses on one of our holiday craft nights. We make cards, ornaments and cookies every year...and last year we added these houses. I love that the kids really enjoy making them, and that they now just assume that making houses is part of our build up to Christmas. It may be more about a table full of every type of candy...but whatever.
We've made a concerted effort over the last couple of years to spend the month of December, collectively crafting toward the holiday, rather than concentrating all of our energy on the one or two days of give/get. I love that The boy Teenager opted to stay in with us and make ornaments last week, rather than go to the movies with his friends. We must be doing something right.
*P.S. I also love that Auntie brings. it. The igloo and baby seal? Auntie.