We are
almost half way through our second year of counting down the days until
Christmas with a Book Advent. Last year we were inspired by this post and while
last year Finn and Harper were probably a little young to understand the “countdown”
aspect of the book calendar, this year they are right on board with the concept.
Each
morning they stand in front of our bookcase looking at the books which remain, discussing
the numbers on the wrapping paper (seriously, I am crediting this tradition with
teaching Harper how to read numerals 1-10 and Finn double digits. ) and asking ‘when
can we open today’s book?”
I love
seeing their faces when they rip open the wrapping and see the Christmas book
for the day. Sometimes it is one they remember from last year, sometimes it is
a new book that they can’t wait to listen to. Whatever the book is, I look
forward to snuggling up with two kids on my lap and reading these magical and
special stories each day in December.
I love this. I am definitely going to do this next year. I love how you wrapped them too.
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome idea!!! I am also doing this next year, nice one :)
ReplyDeletelove this!! i forgot you did this last year but since seeing Georgia's post I have been collecting books and plan to start tomorrow (going to do 12 days of xmas this year). Excited at my little collection and I know the kids will love it! been happily wrapping haha. LOVE how you wrapped these and i think its such a sweet tradition that will be so cherished over the years... gorgeous!
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