Cool Christmas ornaments

Today at preschool we made these:

We used clear glass ornaments from Target. Simply pull off the silver hanger part and set it aside. Then I helped the kids use a funnel to pour some glitter inside (optional). The kids picked two colors of acrylic paint and I squirted both colors inside. You have to aim down the inside of the ball, which might take a little bit of practice. You can use more than two colors, but too many will make it look "muddy." Then I gave the balls to the kids and told the to turn them slowly and watch the colors run around inside. (Truly, you can just set them aside and turn them every few minutes, but the kids liked watch the colors move and it helps them feel more a part of the activity.) I also wrote the kids name and '08 on the balls in silver or gold Sharpie. Set them aside for a day or two to dry out and then pop the silver hanger part back on. They will be gifts for my kids' parents. AWESOME!

I love a parade!

Last night we were on the Day School's float for the Christmas parade. I am going to skip over the nightmare of a start we had and just focus on the fun. The kids all wore boxes wrapped in holiday paper. I carried Henry in my sling and walked the parade route because we was wiggly and tired. He stayed awake the whole time and even handed out flyers to people! Frances rang her jingle bells underneath her box and yelled "Merry Christmas!" to the people. We saw Daddy at the end of the route and then doubled back to go visit and warm up a bit before watching for Santa. Then we walked down to our church for some cookies and candy. We waited there for Stacey and her kids and hung out for a little while. Norman and Ken came and picked us up and drove us back to my car. We had a very late night, but it was fun. I am sore and exhausted this morning, so I am crossing my fingers for a good anp this afternoon. I didn't get any pictures, but Stacey did, so when she gets her posted, I will likely steal them!