St. Nicholas Day

Unfortunately, I spent this day laying on the couch feeling miserable. Many of my plans were left incomplete this year due to the "yucks". But I hope to do many of them next year. Luckily for me, all the plans you could want can be found here http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=23 . There are books to read, crafts to make, cookies to bake, crossword puzzles, plays, and things to discuss. We did the crossword puzzle, a coloring sheet, and read a few of the books. By the end of the day, my kids had made the "breakthrough" discovery that Santa is a representation of St. Nick. And St. Nick was a giving, generous bishop who lived a long time ago and helped people. And it is with that spirit that we give gifts on St. Nicholas Day and Christmas Day......mission accomplished. Not bad from the couch!