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Viktor Krum (snitch_snatcher) wrote in finnigans_rpg,
@ 2014-11-30 00:47:00

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Journal - Christmas is heading this way
And I have very much to do, it feels like, before it gets here. Tradition has always been important to my family, even when we had little enough to share.

I find I will miss the koledari coming by the house. Things are not the same here, though I know there are carolers.

I am inviting my family here, though, even if I do not know who all will be able to get away for several days. Now that we have all technically grown up, family seems much more scattered.

And I have to finish shopping for the children, of course. Tsveta will not be too hard, I think, but Misha? I know he might not remember this Christmas, being so young, but that does not let me slack off for him. We will see. I will have to make time for shopping the next couple of weeks.

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quirkybeater
2014-11-30 06:02 am UTC (link)

He might not remember his first few Christmases, but you can always take lots of photos! And children his age seem to like interactive toys. I've got baby cousins who love anything with varying textures that they can play with, like toys with shapes to put into appropriate holes, stacking cups and blocks, light up and noise making and singing toys, and riding toys to scoot around on. One even has a portable ball pit to play in. And they seem to also enjoy fun bath toys and books with big, bright pictures.

I don't mean to overstep, of course! Just trying to help.

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snitch_snatcher
2014-11-30 10:18 pm UTC (link)

Oh yes, I am a photo taker when it comes to them. I'm sure it will embarrass them dreadfully someday, but what is the fun of being a parent if you can't do that sometimes, da?

I am always open to suggestions for things for them, really. While I was around when Tsveta was little, I was not her primary caregiver like I am with Misha now, so I am still learning many things. He might get a little charmed scooting pony or something. Next year he might be big enough for the tiniest version of a broom. He already wishes to use his sister's and we won't let him.

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	alliterative 2014-11-30 06:05 am UTC (link)
	What are koledari? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	snitch_snatcher 2014-11-30 10:21 pm UTC (link)
	Koledari are carollers, but they are different a little than typical English? Not by much, I suppose. But there are traditional well wishing songs in Bulgaria, especially in the smaller villages in towns, and I grew up in such a place. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alliterative 2014-12-01 03:11 am UTC (link)
	I don't have a lot of personal experiences with English carolers, but I like the sound of koledari! I can only imagine they're really enjoyable to hear. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	snitch_snatcher 2014-12-01 04:41 am UTC (link)
	I have always enjoyed it. I'm sure there might be some good carollers, but it is not quite the same. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alliterative 2014-12-01 06:40 am UTC (link)
	Maybe you and you family can bring your tradition here. I'm sure lots of people would enjoy learning about the koledari and possibly participating, such as in a gathering in the park in Monument Alley. I know it wouldn't be the same, but it could be nice for all of you. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	weasley_now 2014-11-30 01:57 pm UTC (link)
	Misha seems to like just about anything he gets. I'm sure you'll be able to find something he likes. Have you bought them each their ornament for the tree yet? That was always the hardest thing for my Mum to find especially once I went to Hogwarts. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	snitch_snatcher 2014-11-30 10:22 pm UTC (link)
	He is very obliging that way, yes. I haven't found their ornaments yet, though, no, so if you have suggestions? Private to Hermione You are invited to our celebrations, of course. We do more on Christmas Eve. Everyone would love to have you come over. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	weasley_now 2014-12-15 09:17 pm UTC (link)
	I will let you know if I come across anything that I think will fit the two of them. Viktor I will have to check with Ron. Do you mind if he comes along? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	snitch_snatcher 2014-12-16 01:02 pm UTC (link)
	Hermione Anyone you wish to bring can come. If he wants to come, he will be welcome. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Viktor weasley_now 2014-12-19 04:05 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you. I just didn't want to bring him without your approval. ~~I know how you two can get.~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Hermione snitch_snatcher 2014-12-21 04:06 am UTC (link)
	Do not worry, my friend. It will be fine. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	_alicia_ 2014-11-30 07:47 pm UTC (link)
	Misha's 2, right? At 2, I gave the twins a wooden toy train set and building blocks, which they loved (and still plays with, on occasion), and then I'd found some clothes that were all wrapped individually in shiny, colourful wrapping with big bows and other fun things - that wrapping was a huge success! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	snitch_snatcher 2014-11-30 10:23 pm UTC (link)
	Not 2 yet, almost 1 and a half. Oh, a train set might be the thing. I thought I saw one of the Hogwarts Express a while back. And colorful wrapping -- good to remember, thank you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

_alicia_
2014-11-30 10:46 pm UTC (link)

Ah, well, a train set and building blocks would still be good, just keep it simple, because those small, chubby fingers? Yeah, I'm sure I don't have to tell you how many places they can go and how many details they can pick off of everything, right?

But at that age, I would definitely put more effort into the wrapping than the actual gift, because that is what will hold his attention.

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	snitch_snatcher 2014-11-30 11:39 pm UTC (link)
	Get caught in doors, and hair, and every little bit, yes. And ink. Oh the ink. Thank you for the advice. It is very appreciated. (Reply to this) (Parent)