A couple of weeks ago, we were so happy to participate in our library's "Read with Mrs. Claus" morning. The kids have enjoyed this activity several years in a row now--and this year, Lola was able to really participate too!
...and in writing their letters to Santa before the reading began.
so this was a very exciting activity for him.
Colin and his friend Sam enjoyed making a paper chain for the library tree.
Lola, meanwhile, had found her favorite library toy--the PHONE! Typical girl.
After letters, it was time for Mrs. Claus to read. She begins every year with a story of the nativity--and explains to all the children about the TRUE meaning of Christmas. Love that.
But there were lots of fun and silly stories too!
The pop-up books were especially attention grabbing.
little ones entertained, and the activity of choice was fiddling with Mommy's camera.
Then, it was on to ornament making and decorating.
but she got some glittery things on the ornament to jazz it up.
Then, it was time to tell Mrs. Claus what they were hoping to get on the big day.
While sitting with Mrs. Claus, Cameron disclosed the fact that he wanted his Daddy to get a guitar.
'a guitar for me, too' to the list! How funny.
Mrs. Claus was a bit surprised at Ethan's list--there was practically nothing on it!
But he assured her that CARS 2 cars was exactly what he wanted.
Lola didn't want to sit at first....but the candy bag helped coax her into it!
Mrs. Claus got a BIG kick out of Lola. She just loved her!
And, she got to give her her very first taste of a candy cane.
After the children sit with Mrs. Claus and tell her their list, the library workers collect the letters. And, a few days before Christmas, each child who wrote a list receives a very personalized letter back from Santa himself. This is not your average form letter, as you can see! And this Mommy loves that attention to detail.
(You can tell that we visit the library often if you read through the letters.
I've said many times how special our little village is...our library and this event in particular is just one of many reasons why I think so!
What a special time for your kiddos!! Thanks for always sharing your kids so generously on your blog. They are so wonderful! I do admire you, having all of those boys!! (wink) I'm not sure I'm cut out to be the mom of so many boys!! Lol!
Anyway~~ I hope your New Year is abundantly blessed and I pray that God would show Himself to you in amazing new ways this year!!