We have been wrapping up teaching (Dada), manuscript writing (Mama and Dada), school (Caden), and presents (Mama, Dada, and Caden). Finn likes to see what's going on when presents are being wrapped, but his involvement usually includes unrolling the wrapping paper tubes or making a beeline for the (forbidden and therefore desirable) stairs so as to make Mama or Dada pay attention to him instead of the task at hand. Finn definitely enjoys the decor, lights, and excitement of the season.
A week ago, on Sunday afternoon, after Caden's recital, Caden and his Bear Scout Den headed over to the Ocean Institute in Dana Point to tour a replica of a 19th Century sailing ship from the area. Finn slept through the tour, so Mama enjoyed the view from the car while Dada and Caden checked out the tide pools, aquarium tanks, and ship.
Later that evening, we headed over to our friends' place to enjoy pizza and decorate gingerbread trains. Finn really liked the frosting and cookies.
We also finished decorating our tree that day - what a busy day!
On Tuesday, Mama and Dada spent the day holiday shopping. At Hanna Andersson, we found the perfect jammies and hat for our little tomten.
On Friday morning, Mama and Dada went to school with Caden to help out with his class holiday party. It was really fun to see him interacting with his classmates. In the picture, you can see the candy locomotive that he built as a "craft" and the wrapped gift he is ready to exchange in the book swap.
On Sunday, we hosted a solstice open house at our place. It was great fun for all! Finn was super excited by the food and especially the thundering herds of roaming kids. Inspired by the fun lights we saw last week at Sherman Gardens, Mama even ordered a spinning light projector (think, disco ball), and sparkles of red, green, and blue now dance around our foyer.
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