St. Niclaus

Fun times here in village land.

So fun, in fact, that it's exhausting. Here, my baby boy can barely keep his eyes open as lunch time approaches these days - as he is now too cool for two naps a day.

Today was St. Niclaus's Day. Yesterday we learned why, as Irene shared with us the German tradition of St. Niclaus.

While waiting for the Ullum's to arrive back here with us in the village, we heard the story of Bishop Niclaus of Turkey who lived around 300 A.D. - and how generous and kind he was. The kids listened with all attention.

Well - the big kids listened. Mr. Baby just ate cookies. :)

We added in a lovely way to our family Christmas tradition yesterday. Thank you, Irene!

Nadia put out her empty shoe (rain boot) for Niclaus to come and fill. (She was appropriately skeptical) :)

She awoke early (um...very early) this morning to find that her boot had been filled with yummy treats. She was very excited about that, and talked about it all day.

 We finished off our day by making Christmas cookies, red and green. (I am wearing clothes. i had just taken a shower, and was still in my sarong).

Quinn and Phil wait patiently for the cookies to be ready!