We have officially launched into the next round of holiday cheer. I no longer have an excuse to glare at people for playing christmas music too early (besides it not being a particular favorite of mine).
December is in full swing.
The last couple of weeks, our team has turned into a team of Elves. From Christmas lighting to present wrapping, we are at the disposal of America's jolly old Saint Nick.
While I may question a lot of the practical effectiveness of this mega-holiday, there is no doubt it puts a smile on the kid's faces. In Randle, a few of us joined at the firehall one night to provide crafts and coloring for kids to bide their time as the awaited their turn to sit on Santa's lap for a picture. The next weekend in Packwood, we again offered wintery crafts and games until there was nothing left for the kids to do but to ask where Santa was. When he finally came out to sit in the big cushioned rocking chair, the kids timidly approached him and faced cameras with wide-eyed wonderment.
These kids have enough reality in their lives. Its nice to see them so blissfully enamored.
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