By Thanksgiving we may have two new babies among us-the second is due the day before the big event. My nieces and nephews, ages 3 to 12, and at least one other young cousin will be there to liven things up, too. The 4 teens [my own sons included] just aren’t as much fun as they used to be. They just sit there and talk [maybe]. I’m making a note to bring a craft, puzzles, coloring books, and a game or two. The adults just need a little excuse to get right into these activities. After all, it’s for the kids!
Another activity the kids love is the annual Christmas present at Thanksgiving for all attendees under 18. Nail polish, chap stick, lip-gloss, candy and flashlights for the teens and all kinds of fun things for the wee ones. One year an Aunt found a really cool fighter jet for my son, within the $3 price limit. When you pressed the nose, it screamed like a real jet. That item got jammed under the driver’s seat of our van for a month, and Daddy drove well within the speed limit the whole time. Then we figured out that police officers with sirens were NOT following us everywhere we went-it was the jet. My son was not the only one relieved to find and retrieve his favorite toy.
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so are the big people allowed to craft too? because crafting right now seems like it might be soothing to the soul. Also if you want craft supply contributions we have tons it's likly we already have what you want or need. Just let us know
i totally object. two twelve year olds will never grow old and tiring unlike the two 16 and 19 year olds, who in my opinion are very very boring. ( all though the 19 year old is groing better)
plus the two twelve year olds went out and played a very lively game of dodgeball. with three uncles, two aunts and two younger cousins witch happen to be 9 and 8!
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