Alya pointed out that we didn't have a star atop our tree yet....so we made one.....
We had an opportunity to visit a local business that was doing a big charity drive for needy children this year. The kids and I have been discussing charity a lot (almost as much as Jesus) with the onset of the season, and, since we cannot give much, we make sure to always give to the Salvation Army buckets when we see them and we will clean out and donate toys to the local thrift soon. I wanted the kids to see all of the wonderful things those "with" were able to give, and it was heartwarming. I was thrilled that my kids never asked to touch or play...and didn't ask if they'd be getting any of those things. Somehow, these lessons seem far more valuable than learning our letters and number and, well, you get the point.
We did do some school work today and a nifty little project that I will share soon.
We'll probably be heavy on the Christmas crafts this month ;)
