Once we were all up we settled in for some present opening. Abigail wasted no time! A seasoned pro!! Niave was a little anxious, she doesn't understand this whole Father Christmas thing and thought that he was going to be inside the present!! When she realised that he was not she started opening some of her gifts.
Abigail was very happy to have received a pair of Rollerblades (no, we have not learnt our lesson) and Niave was beaming when she unwrapped a wooden train set.
Abigail also got this sweet puppet theatre which she just loved at the shop (Nucleus Toys - if you haven't been there - go!) it has been an absolute hit, she just loves making up the stories.
Then it was time to get ready for church. After church we went to my parents for lunch -or should I say feast!!
And lets not forget the trifle! This being the sole reason why we have Christmas lunch in the first place - to get to the trifle!!
By 6 o' clock Niave was very ready for her bath and her bed. Peacefully asleep after a very busy day.
__________________________________________Now, in October or so I saw a display of Worm Factory's at a local shopping centre.
I immediately thought it would be something my parents would/could make use of as they are both keen gardeners. So, I hatched a plan!! After conferring with my brother and sister, we decided to do a combined gift of a worm factory for the folks for Christmas. This involved money transfers from overseas - no mean feat let me assure you and a lot of clandestine emailing and ordering and storing etc. Not to mention stopping 2 excited children from announcing to their grandparents that "we have worms in our house"! Also no mean feat!
Today was the day of the big reveal!!
At first there were just confused expressions...
...a curious glance or two...
...and then the dawning realisation - " oh! a worm factory"!!
And here are the "red wrigglers" as they are called - not just common earthworms - no, no, these are factory worms! They are quite shy so all you can see is the lettuce!
I have heard that it is now all set up and the worms are in their new home so there will have to be a worm sequel!Well, that was our day, I hope you too have had a happy and blessed Christmas.
2 comments:
well done on a great Christmas! Looks like you all had a good time. And don't you just LOVE Nucleas toy store? We pooled our moula with the grandparents and bought the girls a doll's house :-) LOVE it! Have a good break and see you in the new year! Love T
I've seeen that worm factory in the middle of Constantia village, I think!! I was almost tempted to buy it... maybe it was something else, something green that is good for the green people - which I'm not - and that's probably why I didn't buy it!! It looks great fro your paretns though!! It's a very sweet and thought through idea!!
I'll hope that Abigail is careful with her roller-blade... ;)
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