tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149365600996325122.post2084937232539718204..comments2015-01-08T19:04:45.473-08:00Comments on Blessed Beyond Measure: Christmas is coming. . . Melainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741643957626176794noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149365600996325122.post-83514938171600061622012-11-26T17:45:24.677-08:002012-11-26T17:45:24.677-08:00We do something very similar, and our kids love it...We do something very similar, and our kids love it! We keep it low key and try to make the activities ones where we are sharing special time together and not spending money. I look for ways to bless others also. It's always exciting for the boys to open up the little door of our advent calendar after breakfast and see what is planned for each day! Love it, Melaine!Church Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118892041864854864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149365600996325122.post-2295981748354399942012-11-26T17:23:26.298-08:002012-11-26T17:23:26.298-08:00I really, really love this idea. There is a stupid...I really, really love this idea. There is a stupid commercial running here this year for a Hallmark (I think) talking ornament that builds the anticipation for xmas by giving daily "reports" from the North Pole. I can't stand that kind of thing -- totally builds toward one day that can't possibly measure up to all the hoopla ahead of it. Your way is wise -- each day is a mini-celebration on its own. Good for you! (I didn't see "skype with Auntie Lori and crew to show off what they've been making/doing" anywhere in that list...)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329847672158755537noreply@blogger.com