Tip #11 - 12 Days until Christmas - As I put on day 13 of the little "countdown to Christmas" tree we have, I'm reminded fondly of the days when our kids were so excited and asked every morning if it was Christmas or not yet. This little tree, the Advent calendars, the Advent wreaths and the countdowns at school all helped them work on their patience and taught them what it is about to wait for something. The anticipation for the day to arrive adds to the fun of the season and the stress of the season. Taking one day at a time and enjoying each moment of the day helps with the stressful moments.“Time always seems long to the child who is waiting – for Christmas, for next summer, for becoming a grownup: long also when he surrenders his whole soul to each moment of a happy day.” – Dag Hammarskjold
Enjoy the moments and the countdown - I couldn't find anywhere where the 12 drummers drumming meant 12 days of headaches from the rushing around!
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| This is a blurry picture- but I liked how the reflection of the big tree shows up in the window. |
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| Our cute little countdown tree! |
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| Day 13 drawer had a little sailboat in it. What countdown tradition do you do with your family? |
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