Current Obessessions

1. Creating a new breakfast schedule for us. I have found that our days start best when we eat breakfast together while doing our religion lessons/bible readings/prayers/etc. Eating breakfast together also creates a natural transition to chores. :) So, I've made an informal meal schedule of Monday = pancakes, Tuesday = egg bakes or oatmeal, Wednesday = muffins, Thursdays = toast/French toast, Fridays = leftovers or cold cereal. After about 10 days, my schedule is still working out. Absolutely amazing.
2. Celebrating the liturgical year. I'm planning on celebrating St Nicholas' feast day on Dec 6 and, of course, Advent. St Nicholas' feast day will involve some sort of trinkets left in their shoes the night before. Advent will include our standard advent wreath. This year I'm planning on wrapping all the nativity pieces and having the kids unwrap one piece every morning. By Christmas, the set will be complete. Then, the wise men will show up in January for Epiphany. I want to do a thankful tree for Thanksgiving too. We'll see if I get that up in time!
3. Christmas gifts. So far my best ideas are play silks for A6 and a box of building materials for J4.