I have always been horrible at guessing kids' ages and I'm apparently even worse at knowing what is age-appropriate developmentally. Of course, Addie is teaching me every day what she is able to do and where I might be expecting a bit much out of her. We haven't gotten around to the cookies yet, but in decorating the tree I was in for a huge awakening. For instance, instead of happily handing her an ornament and watching her find the perfect bough on which to place it, I stood with my hands inches away from anything I let her touch praying she wouldn't throw it down, try to eat it or smash it beneath her shockingly strong baby fingers.
Needless to say, I was thrilled to find our stuffed nativity that I had forgotten all about nestled in the ornaments box.
I was able to spend some time decorating our tree while Addie found the perfect place for Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. When I turned around and saw where she thought the Holy Family would find peace, comfort and safety, I burst out laughing and grabbed the camera.
My 2008 fantasy wasn't exactly realized this year, but Addie and I were able to enjoy the time spent ornamenting the tree together, if each in our own way. Happy Advent!
4 comments:
cute, cute, cute!
You need to send the cat photo into some contest somewhere. It's a riot!
1. I think the picture of her just looking at the book is so sweet! You could totally use it, I know not exactly what you wanted, but I think it's darling!
2. Classic ReRe! Guess he's not into the birth of Jesus. :)
I thought about making the title of this blog: Baby Jesus, run for your life!!!
Then I thought it might be rather blasphemous and decided against it. Even though it does capture the spirit of our stealthy predator, Regan.
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