It's time for another holiday countdown! I love countdowns because they keep me and all of my activities organized. It's also nice because it takes care of my Mommy School themes for a week or two.
Last week for Mommy School, we learned about manners. We read several books on having good manner and Tessa learned how to properly set the table, she learned about the polite things to do when we have to sneeze, burp, etc.and had a craft to go along with that, and the final day we had a tea party to practice all of the manners we had been learning about.
Tessa planned the menu and set our table. We had hot chocolate, popcorn, pretzels, and goldfish. Of course no tea party is complete without a crown and some jewelry.
Last Friday we began our Thanksgiving countdown. Before we got started, I found Adam in the backyard playing some snow basketball.
Day 14-Turkey Hunt
They LOVED this and played it forever! Adam had Tessa and I laughing hysterically when he busted out his "guns" to find his turkey.
Then Tessa had to give it a try.
Gwen enjoyed her bananas while the kids were "hunting".
Day 13-Pilgrim Cookies
We had a pre-Thanksgiving party with all of my cousins on Sunday evening, so we made some treats to take. Adam was gone all weekend, so it was just me and my little Chef.
Day 12-Play the Dice Game
They had to roll certain numbers on a dice to build either a Pilgrim or an Indian.
Day 11-Play "Don't Eat Tom!"
For our Family Home Evening activity, we played "Don't Eat Tom!"
Tom the Turkey is looking full of blessings this year. Every Monday in November as part of FHE, we add thankful feathers to our Tom the Turkey. We have one more week to go, but he is looking bright and beautiful! We also have a thankful journal that the kids and I (and occasionally Daddy) write in every morning. I love hearing the things that they are thankful for.
