December with children (Festive Activities in general)

Member Name: jessyclown

Product:	Festive Activities in general
Date:	12/12/01 (81 review reads)
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Advantages: Lots to do, Lots to see

Disadvantages: No time left, exhausted children

If I had no children Christmas would be a very different season for me. I do not know if it would be better or worse. I know that with children December ends up being the busiest month of the year. I am not talking about the extra work involved in present and food preparation for the big day no I am talking about the events I have to go to!

The first Christmas party I went to this year was on 4th December which is very early but the Youth group I run and my oldest attends finished for the year with a bash. The previous week food had been made by the youngsters so you could eat it if you felt brave. This was a traditional party with games and food, balloons and tinsel not forgetting crackers. 10 to 12 year olds like a good time playing games.

The same week as the party, on the 6th came the Music school official Christmas concert where we were treated to a fabulous concert with some very talented musicians as well as school choirs entertaining us for an evening. My poor children didn't get to bed till very late that night.

The next day was the Christmas fayres at both my children’s schools, what a dilemma which to go to. I am afraid the secondary school won out as my daughter was performing in both the choir and band, a chance to see my daughter play and sing Christmas music. I am afraid the children missed out on the visit to Santa and everything else at the primary school fayre.

Saturday came next and it was time for the music school unofficial concert where the less advanced children performed for us. There is still a lot of talent and lots of Christmas music.

After a couple of days away from Christmas specials comes today the 12th and a chance to see my 6-year-old in her Christmas production at school. I have to make sure I am there in plenty of time to get a good view of the proceedings and a slightly more comfortable seat. I had to get her a costume so she can be a star. My 9-year-old got to see
the performance yesterday and says it is worth watching. I've now seen this and my daughter was definitely the sparkliest star! As my son said it was well worth watching!

On the 13th we get to sing carols and eat mince pies at they junior youth group. A chance to see what goes on at their club.

The 15th is the swimming club parties so we have to be there to see if any of our children are given awards, you never know they may had done well enough this year.

Cubs have their carol concert on 16th. A chance to see cubs doing some acting and having fun.

On the 18th there is a carol concert for the secondary school so I have to go and see my daughter singing and playing again.

On the 20th keep away from my local Sainsburys as my sons Cubs are supposed to be packing bags, but my son will not be there as I will be going out for a meal with my husbands colleagues as well as my other half.

On the 23rd the children do their part in the Christmas service. Yes my children will be singing and playing and I shall be watching proudly.

On the 25th well it’s just the normal Christmas day with stockings, church, dinner and presents not forgetting a bit of the television.

I am looking forward to the 26th, as that is when I intend to rest; maybe I'll find time to put up those Christmas decoration, who knows?

Oh no!! I have no idea when my sons school carol concert is, I hope he reminds me so I do not forget to go.

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