We have many joys and trials - just as all families do.  This year we thought about some of these things and after some inspiration from MOMYS, we came up with this little song.  Even the trials become blessings when you think what life would mean without them.  We'll have a video clip here in a day or two, but for now you can read the words below to the tune of the 12 Days of Christmas.  May you all remember the true reason for the season and be blessed as you celebrate His birth.  Merry Christmas!!

 

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family         All:                                          We really, really love you J.T  

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family     Lydia:                                      Read me a story                                                    All:                                          And we really, really love you J.T 

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family              Abigail:                                    Always kids to play with                                         Lydia:                                      Read me a story                                                    All:                                          And we really, really love you J.T. 

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family

Mom:                                       No we’re not a day care

Abigail:                                    Always kids to play with

Lydia:                                      Read me a story

All:                                          And we really, really love you J.T.

 

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family

Mary:                                       In line for the loo.

Mom:                                       No there are no twins

Abigail:                                    Always kids to play with

Lydia:                                      Read me a story

All:                                          And we really, really love you J.T.

 

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family

Dad:                                         Leave in 15 minutes.

Mary:                                       Waiting for the loo!

Mom:                                       Yes we have a T.V.

Abigail:                                    Always kids to play with

Lydia:                                      Read me a story

All:                                          And we really, really love you J.T.

 

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family

Joseph:                                    Mom made homemade cookies

Dad:                                         Leaving in 10 minutes

Mary:                                       I really need the loo.

Mom:                                       Yes they are all mine

Abigail:                                    Always kids to play with

Lydia:                                      Read me a story

All:                                          And we really, really love you J.T.

 

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family

Rebecca:                                  I can’t find my socks.

Joseph:                                    Who ate all the cookies?

Dad:                                         Leaving in 5 minutes

Mary:                                       Still waiting for the loo.

Mom:                                       We are glad it’s us.

Abigail:                                    Always kids to play with

Lydia:                                      Read me a story

All:                                          And we really, really love you J.T.

 

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family

Bradley:                                   Time to feed the chickens.

Rebecca:                                  Anyone seen my socks?

Joseph:                                    Mom made homemade cake!

Dad:                                         Time to load up

Mary:                                       Please hurry in the loo.

Mom:                                       Yes my hands are full. 

Abigail:                                    Always kids to play with

Lydia:                                      Read me a story

All:                                          And we really, really love you J.T.

 

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family

David:                                      School everyday!

Bradley:                                   2 dozen eggs

Rebecca:                                  Still looking for my socks.

Joseph:                                    Who ate all the cake?

Dad                                          Where is Abigail?

Mary:                                       Did you fall in the loo?

Mom:                                       We would all love more. 

Abigail:                                    Always kids to play with

Lydia:                                      Read me a story

All:                                          And we really, really love you J.T.

 

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family

Andrew:                                   It’s really loud in here

David:                                      Can I do more math?

Bradley:                                   We ate all our eggs.

Rebecca:                                  Does anyone have socks?

Joseph:                                    Mom made homemade pie!

Dad:                                         Look for your partner.

Mary:                                       3 is not enough loos

Mom:                                       Yes we know the cause. 

Abigail:                                    Always kids to play with

Lydia:                                      Read me a story

All:                                          And we really, really love you J.T.

 

Dad and Mom:                         These are the joys of our great big family

All:                                          Always laundry waiting

Andrew:                                   Never peace and quiet

David:                                      I’ll help you Bradley.

Bradley:                                   They’ll lay more tomorrow.

Rebecca:                                  Going without socks!!

Joseph:                                    Who ate all the pie?

Dad:                                         15 minutes late.

Mary:                                       Finally in the loo!!

Mom:                                       God is our provider.

Abigail:                                    Always kids to play with

Lydia:                                      Read me a story

All:                                          And we really, really love you J.T.

 

 

All:  We wish you a Merry Christmas.  We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.