It's always hectic in the last week before Christmas. The children are restless, and they play harder but more territorially than usual. They make quick new friendships that don't last. They do extraordinary things, and some really silly stuff. They are surprised but knowledgeable, so teachers offer mind stretches, but not too many because the kids are tired, and this tired is really lethal. It's a much confused time, so the time spent has to be gentle, inclusive and happy.
At home don't be surprised if they reject TV, favorite foods, clothes that used to be comfortable. It's an "impending" big holiday, and they can't express their "advent."
Advent is something adults often just put out of their minds, but interestingly enough, we are always waiting for something, and this is how children wait - it's a bit more primitive. The key to joyful success is to let kids come to you and then be wholly theirs - for a short time. Encourage, delight, love a lot and the time will pass and Christmas will come and the child will return to his or her old habits.
We're making candy at school. Yesterday we made caramel and fondant for dipped chocolates. Today we are going to try to do homemade marshmallow and some brittles.
We had spaghetti yesterday with salad and apples and poor boy bread and milk. Today is tacos, rice, carrots, oranges and raisins.
Today we are having waffles for breakfast, yesterday it was chocolate chip muffins by request. I added some flax seed.
Parents participating in the school gift program should have gifts to school by Thursday. We appreciate all you do for us.
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