Hi friends!
So, I am working on a larger email update, but we are preparing here to celebrate the birth of Jesus!
We lit our first advent candle a few nights ago, and Laurel played some Christmas songs on her flute, I shared some former choir Christmas songs with everyone, and we sang some carols a cappella.
Yesterday, we decorated our Christmas tree. I was able to use my ability to fluff an artificial tree, since I enjoy it, and not everyone enjoys that job. It looks good, especially with all of the pretty ornaments the family adorned it with. Pics soon!
Then we took family pictures.
I really have been welcomed in as one of the Conrod family. And that means so much to me. They are really awesome, and it is cool for me, being the only child of a single mom, to see a nuclear family from the inside out, who is doing it right. And these kids are so funny and full of personality...there is never a dull moment while they are awake. I often have to choke back laughter, or, more often, I just laugh loud and appreciably. I enjoy talking with them, too - they are very smart, and in many ways that kids in the States might miss out on.
I am enjoying getting to know them, and trying to pin down the areas where I can help them to grow.
It is going to be a fun five months...
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