So how to rein it in with some quiet and simple moments.
My daughter Sonya has written a wonderful blog post on that theme.
House of Kerrs
As a Nana who just had a 5 grandchildren sleepover and the 6th who stayed for dinner and the evening, I will tell you what works.
Active play. The boys went off to the basement and played floor hockey and shot baskets.
The two little ones went to the craft room and painted and did pictures. Also one room is full of Christmas items- books, musical boxes, empty pretty boxes to stack and a Christmas tree for the kids with ornaments they can touch. I also have a nativity station they can touch and read the Christmas story.
Yes the house was noisy.
Feeding children works healthy along with treats.
The board games work. They like Rummy O as well as Nana likes to play with the children.
Watching children's shows and good old fashioned Christmas movies.
Being home. A walk in the snow. Helping parents shovel the driveway. The old build a snowman is a good activity. Snow angels. If a hill, slide down it.
For parents, a sleepover at the grandparents works for some nights. Gives a break for party time and the need for couples to regroup.
I love the Christmas season. So spreading out the activities helps to slow things down.
How about you? How do you slow Christmas down for children?
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