Here is how our final advent activities looked as we approached Christmas: 4 activities, all crammed together in 2 days, with very little aesthetic fanfare— and they were all still wonderful!!!
Knowing Cole’s interest for fine motor activities, my mom taught him to make pomanders. They used a skewer to poke holes in the oranges, and then added cloves. My mom has some pomanders that are over 50 years old!⠀
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One afternoon was spent baking Christmas cookies and treats. Nom! Nom! I was especially excited to teach Isla how to make mini cheesecakes, my childhood favorite! ⠀
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We bundled the kids up, filled a few thermoses with cocoa, found some relaxing Christmas music, and drove around the neighborhood to look at the lights. Everyone was happy, the mood was bright, and Cole’s excitement over each and every bulb filled my heart to overflowing! This was easily one of my favorite experiences this holiday season! ⠀
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To burn off all the sugar from the cocoa, we had a dance party before bed (not pictured— too busy dancing!) Did you have one this year? What are your favorite songs? Run, Run, Rudolph, Deck the Halls by Manheim Steamroller, and Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies Trap Remix top our list!
