Bible Readings

I know that often during this time of year, it is so easy to become wrapped up in the commercialism of the season. The gifts, the parties, the gifts. One of the things that I wanted to make sure of is that my girls really GOT what Christmas is all about. Oakley does a great job of helping with the secular part, but I wanted more. So last year I tried having daily Bible readings with the girls. Because of the store's schedule, we don't get to church very often, but I am Christian through and through and I really want my girls to know what a personal relationship with God is like.

I revised the Bible reading this year and it is going much better. We read a story and then Peanut draws something to represent the story. For example, an apple tree for Adam and Eve, an ark with a rainbow over it for Noah. We have just finished up with Moses. Lugnut is too "cool" to participate, but I know she is listening by the way she cocks her head while she is on the computer beside us.

I hope to have similar Bible readings before Easter as well with a different focus.

Oakley, the Rampaging Elf

I mentioned our elf, Oakley earlier. Well, that crazy little creature is back and he is wreaking havoc in our house. Oakley arrived on Thanksgiving night and when I woke up, there was an elf in a giant stocking on my bedpost! Peanut was very grateful since her only stocking was the pink one from when she was a baby. Now she has a humongous green one. Big enough for an entire elf family if needed. (You never know, the economy at the North Pole could be in the toilet too!)





Since his grand entrance, Oakley has been behaving...that is until last night. Check out what the elf did:







Peanut lost her front tooth Thanksgiving day. Oakley replaced the tooth fairy's usual among with a big Ole' honking $5!
It seems that Oakley, in his exuberance for rolling my house, get himself in a bit of a jam.

See what I mean?

He enjoyed cavorting up the steps. I don't think people cavort well, but elves sure do.

It all started in the half bath.....good thing Peanut is responsible for this elf and his messes. She happily cleans up after him. Why can't Lugnut be as enthusiastic about cleaning up after Shadow?