Christmas Celebrations

 'Tis the season to be busy!  We have been very busy this past week finishing up school with several celebrations.  First up was Eden's preschool party.  Instead of a traditional party, they bring socks, mittens, and gloves to donate to a local charity and put them under the Christmas tree at school.  Then they enjoy a Christmas cookie with their parents.  I knew things were not going to go smoothly when all of the kids had put their items under the tree and Eden was still sitting on the pew.  Miss Tammy practically had to carry her up on stage to put her mittens under the tree.  Next, all of the students sang 'Jingle Bells" for the parents.  Or maybe I should say, all of the students except for Eden sang 'Jingle Bells'.  Eden sat on the steps of the stage with her head in her lap and cried.  Poor thing!  It just kills me to see her react like that to being in the spotlight.  She just hates it and doesn't know how to handle it.  I know it will get better over time, but the "mommy" in me just wants to run up there and rescue her every time.

When it was over, we all went to the fellowship hall to enjoy a Christmas cookie.  Eden perked up a little bit but was still pretty weepy.  To her defense- she was getting over a virus and double ear infection so I know that she wasn't feeling all that great, but I still wish she could have enjoyed her party a little more.  (When I asked her why she didn't want to sing with her friends, she politely said, "Nettime (next time), Mommy"!  Yea, right!!!)

Our next celebration was Parker's school wide Christmas Program.  Every grade level performed 3-4 songs and then the entire school gathered on stage to perform two more songs.  Parker did a great job singing and looked so big up on stage with his friends.

Our final celebration was Parker's kindergarten party.  They started their morning decorating gingerbread houses followed by lots of yummy food and a gift card exchange.  Parker loved looking through his stocking full of goodies.  It was a very busy week but I have to admit that I am looking forward to a few days off to relax before the hustle and bustle of Christmas starts up again.