The Nativity

Ella's arm has been feeling better lately, and she no longer needs to support it with a sling.

This has lead to her being quite content as of late.

Today, she was surprised to see a large box on my bed.

Ella: Huh? Rosie, where'd this box come from?

Me: I got it down from the attic. It has some special Christmas decorations in it.

Ella: Chris-mas? Is that a person?

Me: No, it's a holiday, kind of like a world wide festival. Don't Wood Elves celebrate Christmas?

Ella: Oh wait! I think I've heard of it! The elders in my village used to tell us stories about how humans celebrate it once a year and open gifts!

Me: Yes, that's right.

Ella: Can I help with these decorations?

Me: If you like.

Ella: * climbs *

Ella: Na-tiv-i-ty scene?

Me: Yes, it's a set of figures that represent a part of Christmas.

Ella: Can you open it?

Me: Alright. Hope down and I'll take the lid off.

Me: * opens box *

Ella: Oooh, bubbles! * giggles * But where are the figures? * leans forward *

Ella: Eeeep!

Me: El!

Ella: * giggles * Hehe, whoopsie!

Ella: I think I can see something.

Ella: Look! I found them!

Me: Right then. Should we start unpacking them?

Ella: Yes!

Ella: Here's a sheep!

Ella: Ooof, this one's heavy.

Ella: * grunts *

Ella: Here, a shepherd!

Ella: And some wise guys!

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Ella: Whew! All done!

Me: Good job El-Bell! ^_^

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Ella: What next?

Me: Now we set them up.

Ella: Right then!

Ella: Ugh, not this guy again!

Ella: Now you just sit there mister shepherd.

Ella: Grrrr, he won't stand up!

Ella: There you go sheeps!

Ella: Now you, er, who is this guy? A shepherd?

Me: That's Joseph.

Ella: And this lady with the cute baby?

Me: That's Mary and Jesus.

Ella: All done! How does it look?

Me: It looks great! Well done Ella!

Ella: * grins *

Thanks for reading!

Rosie