Christmas school!

During the few weeks before Christmas, we spend a good part of our days having fun doing Christmas activities. I don't feel bad at all for going a little light on the academics in the name of making Christmas memories with my kids. Don't worry, they are still doing math and writing, and I feel confident they ain't gonna lose all them smarts they been a learnin', kay?

Every day I plan to post about a Christmas activity we did that day. You guys let me know if you have any great ideas, too. That way we can all share and have a grand ol' time.

Today I'm showing how we made Kiss Countdowns.

These are fun because you get to eat a chocolate every day. And you don't have to answer the question "How many days till Christmas? I'm not asking because I want presents, Mommy, I know Christmas is about Jesus, but how many more days till we open presents?" I am certain you know the drill.

You need some paper, a hot glue gun, and a bunch of kisses.

Cut the paper into 2 inch wide strips and tape them together to make a long strip. Write the numbers 1-25 on the strip.

Now put a small dot of hot glue above each number and stick a kiss to it.

Hang your strip and remove a kiss each day to reveal how many days till Christmas!