Throughout the season of Advent we make an extra special effort to be hospitable.
Having friends over each weekend in December seems to help us with the festivities and preparations.
(it’s also a nice way to make sure I keep the house clean)
Invariably, I torture people by asking everyone to sing…
…not individually singing of course, that would just be mean. But group singing isn’t that horrible, is it? Mimzie says that group singing was pretty common when she was a girl, so I’m just working on a revival of that. Sing-a-long at Sharon’s house — it’ll be all the rage.
But I digress…
Last weekend was the third week of advent and we celebrated it with chili, corn bread and lots and lots of kids.
Their parents came over too, but it was the kids that really caused me to marvel.
Have you ever noticed how easy it is for kids to get past the introductions and just start playing?
No need to impress, or posture, or find common interests.
Nope. It’s just “hi, nice to meet you, wanna play?”
Kids ranging from 12 months to 7 years, some who barely knew each other, filled our house with laughing and talking and JOY.
You might not know it, but the third Sunday in Advent is Rose Sunday, which is supposed to remind us of the hope of heaven. That’s why Advent wreathes tend to have a pink candle on the third week…
And from now on, just for the JOY of it, I’m planning on having kids fill my house when we light that third candle… Its be a new family tradition.
I really can’t imagine a better way to celebrate it.
And now it’s YOUR turn!
Is there anything you want to share, that gave you JOY this week? The best moments, the treasured memory, the answered prayer… Share them with everybody!
If you have a blog, add a link to the “MckLinky” application below… (please be sure to link to the post, not to your home page). Plus, it would be great if you would link back here from your post… I’m not anal about it, but I appreciate it!
Everybody should check out some of the other links listed below and be sure to leave a comment so they know you stopped by for a visit. It’s just good manners after all!
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What a great day! Celebrating with a house full of children sounds like a wonderful tradition.
A house full of kids at Christmas…playing, laughing, giggling…doesn't get more joyful than that! Reminds me of going to my grandparent's farm on the weekends when I was little and always having cousins to play with. I have LOTS of cousins and usually there were several of us at any given time at Grandpa and Grandma's!
Thanks for sharing your joy and for helping me recall one of mine!
Peace.
Jeanine
Nothing more pleasant that be surrounded by kids and all their happiness.
Great idea! And wonderful pictures — as usual!
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I bet your little guy was just in heaven with all of those "big kids"!
What a wonderful way to show hospitality during the Advent season. There's nothing like being filled spiritually with food, fellowship and friends!
Your house was full of JOY!!
What a lovely post! So much fun, having a houseful of friends.
Congrats on all the linky links! Maybe next week I'll try to join!
Sounds like some fun traditions. I adore that last photo. It's one of those types of photos where you can't tell what decade it's from…totally classic.
Pictures of happy children are just my most favorite thing! I love that you open your home up like this! That is so lovely! : )
I love company over the holidays, especially kids!
looks like great fun
Happy Christmas!
Cx
holidays are really for kids and for young at heart!
u may view mine if u have time
Kids really do bring out the magic of Christmas even more, don't they?
Have a blessed Christmas!