These are the new socks they have just received~Andrew keeps taking his down to wear them, because he likes them so much. Two of the girls have figured out that they might get more gifts if they put up BOTH socks, so they did. They have spent the day filling these socks with little notes and gifts for each other.
The stockings are hung on the chimney with care... well, actually on a drying rack in the living room which is attached to our radiator~a perfect height for secretive stashing!
We have a special joy as parents seeing the girls begin to focus on others this Christmas. We have been to the local "Co-op" (a small neighborhood grocery store) many, many times for them to spend the money they have on treats for each other and for neighbor children~their generosity is so innocent and sweet it makes your heart ache! They have made their spending money by doing extra chores around the flat. They have worked hard and we've been more than happy to encourage a spirit of giving.
God has given so much to us. We are so thankful for Jesus' birth!
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