It’s beginning to look a little like Christmas around here! We’re trying something new this year for Advent: today (on the first Sunday) we brought out the tree, but left it bare. Then, the next two weeks, we’ll slowly start adding ornaments and garland, a little bit day by day. On the fourth Sunday (and Christmas eve!), we’ll put the presents underneath. Advent is all about preparation and anticipation and I think this will be a fun way to practice both.
INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER:
- Habit of the Month: Thanksgiving
- stick with the Rooted in Hope journal (make a new morning habit!)
- try to take a decent picture of the kids for Christmas cards
- buy P’s needlepoint stocking
- stick with December Daily
- bake one new type of cookie
- make a calm down glitter jar (100LT #59)
- watch the Nutcracker (100LT #68)
- make a popcorn garland for the Christmas tree (100LT #67)
- wrap and read one book everyday during Advent (100LT #66)
- reflect back on 2017 and jot down intentions for the new year
- choose my One Little Word for 2018
- slow down, unplug and enjoy this last month of the year
PREVIOUS INTENTIONS:
If you’re reading on your phone or in a reader, click through to see what I crossed off the list!
wrap picture books for Adventstart the Rooted in Hope journal- print out the kids sheets for Rooted in Hope (I decided to save paper and ink and just discuss the questions verbally with the kids)
- try to take a decent picture of the kids for Christmas cards (no luck yet! I need to get on it)
decide on a gift for P’s first birthday(Much to the excitement of his brothers, we got him this. He’ll be zipping around the house with TJ in no time)- buy P’s needlepoint stocking
- get organized for December Daily (sort-of?? I have a feeling I’ll just be winging it)
slow down, unplug and enjoy Thanksgiving with family(our week in Maine was wonderful)
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What about you? What’s on your to-do list for the next few weeks?
I am loving the Rooted in Hope Journal, though I have already fallen behind. Bringing it with me to Adoration this aftenoon!
Me too! Using it to start a habit of getting up before the kids and reading Scripture before my phone or laptop. Hard, but making progress! Wishing you a fruitful Advent!