Creative Creche Characters

The Nativity Scene in our living room seems to be a work in progress. Unusual additions and distractions continue to find their way into our miniature creche display.

On Tuesday, the three Wise Men were missing for a few hours. Apparently, it was a little cold for them outside, visiting baby Jesus in the drafty manger, so they preferred to be wrapped in a toilet paper blanket and tucked cozily behind the sofa cushions.

On Thursday, Thomas the Train Engine dropped by with a few of his fellow train buddies.

Friday afternoon, I noticed the camel and sheep had been replaced with a My Little Pony and a stuffed green frog.

And this morning, Nemo seems to have wandered into the stable and was laying alongside baby Jesus in his manger. A fish out of water in more ways than one. He looked so comfy nestled alongside the Christ child that I just left him there. Nemo and Jesus, a definite odd couple. I guess Mary and Joseph are going to need to invest in a saltwater fish tank soon. Or move to Australia.

When I asked LaLa about her newfound propensity to embellish the story of the birth of Jesus, she initially shrugged. But later she said, "But Mom, they wanted to see baby Jesus too."

I can't wait to see what new character wants to see baby Jesus this week. My bet is that Jay Jay the Jet Plane will eventually show up in Bethlehem. Most likely accompanied by a plastic dinosaur or two.