Tonight was steeped in tradition for my little man. We dropped off a few presents, went to church service, put on new pajamas, set out cookies and milk for Santa, left apples for the reindeer and then we continued a new tradition started last year: we read our Christmas cards. Since Spencer had read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" at school, we decided last year that on Christmas Eve we would read through all the Christmas cards we received and say something nice or a special memory about the person that sent the card. I think it was the highlight of our evening! Spencer has a keen memory and was reminding me of people, places and events that I had forgotten! For my friends that sent cards (whom Spencer has never met) it was fun to explain to him how I met them, how long I have known them, etc.
Merry Christmas to all my blog readers-- Spencer and I wish all of you happiness, health and an abundance of blessings in the New Year.
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11 comments:
What a neat idea with the cards.
Have a Merry Christmas.
What a great idea with the cards!
Merry Christmas and a happy 2009! :)
What a great idea!
Have a wonderful holiday and a blessed New Year!
That IS such a great idea about the cards, and so much what this season should be about. I am passing on this idea to all of my friends with kids, I think that is a fantastic Christmas Eve tradition!
I love the idea of reading the Christmas Cards - what a great way of "being" with your friends on Christmas Eve :)
Merry Christmas to you guys, I hope you've been good :)
I love the card idea! I might just have to lift that for next year.
That Christmas card idea is the sweetest idea ever!! What an awesome tradition!!
I hope you kept your comments on the nice side about our card. Santa was watching you, after all.
beautiful idea!
You are one of the best moms I know (okay next to Melissa) Spencer is one lucky man!! Love your card reading idea that is so cool!!
That sounds like a great idea!
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