Christmas was wonderful. Probably the best we've had so far. It was so relaxing and practically stress free ( after the first Christmas tree fell over and broke half my ornaments).
It was my own fault, really. I never realized just how busy I was going to be with the addition of the third child. I bought the first tree ( a three foot Frasier Fir) with intentions of putting it up in the school room with decorations the children made. Well, a week passed and the little tree was still sitting on the back porch. It was now December 15 and I couldn't imagine going out and purchasing another tree when I hadn't even erected the first one. So, with grumbles and groans from the children we put the small tree up in the living room.
I elevated it on a small table so that it would be taller than three feet and it stood there naked for two more days.
On the 17 th my sweet Mother came over to help me make Christmas goodies and decorate my tree. By about 4:00 we had the tree decorated and the sweet stuff cooked. By about 4:30 (Timber!!!) the tree was lying over in a pile of rubble, glass and water. I was devastated. My 6 year old drama princess began to wail about all the things she had made in church and school were broken...foooreeeeevvvveeerrr!!! I lost some precious things that can not be replaced. God placced His wonderful hand on my shoulder. I remained calm, well, calmer than I would have normally been in that sort of situation.
After we cleaned up all the water and glass I got the kids in the van and we went out and bought the tree we should have had in the first place. A seven foot Frasier that was beautiful with the "new" ornaments. The others will be missed.
Today we got back to school. It was a bit of a struggle but we did it!
This weeks memory verse:
"The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14
Currently reading aloud:
Follow my Leader by James B. Garfield
Science:
Earth, moon, sun, day and night.
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