I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.
~Abraham Lincoln
Archive for December, 2007
Last night was Tracey’s 40th. Whoo hoo! A 1950’s theme was so fun….I made my skirt, and bought the rest of our clothes from a recycled clothing shop, straightened my curls in to a long sleek pony complete with bow, D’s hair was slick and geeky and off we went!
Firstly we feel so blessed with the great friends we have, and last night really was a celebration of friendship. The memory by which I define Tracey is back before the arrival of my E5, I had a miscarriage. New(ish) to the counrty and far from my Mum and dearest girlfriends, I took the (gulp) plunge and called Tracey and let it all out on the phone. She dropped everything, arranged a babysitter for her son (then about 2 years old) and came over to my house where she let me cry it out and snot on her shoulder. She listened and understood and prayed and encouraged and hugged and was there for me. What a girl! And a party animal is she so of course there was music and fun.
Of course we danced all night, and were among the last to leave as usual. We were the only couple standing for the Last Dance (and nice slow cheek to cheek The Way you Looked Tonight) and it was a treat to spend the evening together. Our great pal Tammy (Thankyou!!) babysat and our kids were well behaved and slept soundly for her so YAY! A great night.
Yesterday we finally finished our gingerbread men.
Today we made Stained Glass Biscuits for the first time. We used this recipe.
The miniature cut outs were so cute that we baked some of them as they were.
They turned out well, but unfortunately the lollies stuck to the baking paper which I was so careful to use after reading Rachael’s post. The paper is stuck just over the lolly part, and you can’t even see it, but it probably won’t be so nice to chew on. Anyone managed to make these without sticky stickiness?
Our new Christmas tree ornaments which will hopefully be the beginning of collection. One new ornament for each child each year and one for Mum and Dad too. A new Christmas tradition.
For Mum and Dad.
I chose this one. It’s made of Rimu and I love the miniature nativity in the middle.
For E5.
She chose this….no guessing why. She loves to dance. She thinks this is special becuase she’s dancing and ice skating at the same time!
For B3.
B3 chose this one ‘because it’s funny!’
For R8months.
We chose this because for one’s first Christmas that you just gotta go with cute! We will add his name as soon as I decide which pen.
This afternoon:
Me: E5, R8months is very lucky to have a sister like you isn’t he. You adore him.
E5: Yes, I adore him. When someone adores someone it means that you love them so much it makes you want to cry.
Awwww…. I melted.
This is my favourite Christmas Carol this year. It’s going to be heard really loud at our place on Christmas morning.
Mary’s Boy Child – Boney M
Mary’s boy child
Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day
and man will live for evermore because of Christmas Day
long time ago in Bethlehem so the Holy Bible said
Mary’s Boy Child
Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day.
Hark now hear the angels sing
a King was born today
and man will live for evermore because of Christmas Day
Mary’s Boy Child
Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day.
While shepherds watched their flocks
by night they see a bright new shining star
they hear a choir sing a song
the music seemed to come from afar.
Hark now hear the angels sing
a King was born today
and man will live for evermore because of Christmas Day
hm hm
…
For a moment the world was aglow
all the bells rang out
there were tears of joy and laughter
people shouted let ev’ryone know
there is hope for all to find peace.
Now Joseph and his wife Mary came to Bethlehem that night
they found no place to bear her child not a single room was in sight
and then they found a little nook in a stable all forlorn
and in a manger cold and dark Mary’s little boy was born
Hark now hear the angels sing
a King was born today
and man will live for evermore because of Christmas Day
Mary’s Boy Child
Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day.
For a moment the world was aglow
…
Oh my Lord
you send your son to save us
oh my Lord
your very self you gave us
oh my Lord
that sin may not enslave us
and love may reign once more.
Oh my Lord
when in the crib they found him
oh my lord
a golden halo crowned him
oh my Lord
they gathered all around him
to see him and adore.
Oh my Lord
with the child’s adoration
oh my Lord
there came great jubilation
oh my Lord
and full of admiration
they realized what they had (until the sun falls from the sky)
Oh my Lord (well praise the Lord)
they had just begun to doubt you
oh my Lord (he is the truth forever)
what did they know about you.
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
but they were lost without you
they needed you so bad (his light is shining on us)
Oh my Lord (oh my Lord so praise the Lord)
with the child’s adoration
Lord (oh my Lord
he is a personation).
There came great jubilation
oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
and full of admiration
they realized what they had (until the sun falls from the sky)
We just can’t go wrong.
From my little girl. A simple thoughtful gift.
I’m just as happy with these as I would be with store bought flowers. I love the thought that as she was pottering around in the garden singing to herself that she was thinking of me.
Here’s the annual Christmas tree photo of the children. (It’s a new family tradition)
