For one reason after another, we've been grateful that we opted not to travel this Christmas (although we still miss seeing our families - it's the actual travel that we're glad to be skipping). Most recently, having four of our five kids get sick this week. Brynne is the current sickie. She barely made it out of bed to open presents this morning, but I think she's starting to feel better. Aren't you all glad we didn't come share our germs with you?
But even with the germs (or maybe because of the germs) it's been a very relaxing couple of days leading up to Christmas. We kept it super simple this year. Like, really simple. To the point that I was panicking last night thinking that maybe the kids would be disappointed with their gifts and stocking stuffers. I don't think they even noticed that there were fewer gifts this year than in years past. The most fun they always have is giving gifts to their siblings and watching them unwrap those. I think that's the most fun for me, too!
Anyway, between the cat's stitches and twice-daily antibiotic regimen, the wintry weather, and the miserable, germy kids, being in our cozy home has been the best possible option for us.
Love to all our friends and family! May your Christmas day be Merry and Bright!
If you didn't see it, there's a 2012 review on a separate page (see tab just under the picture at the top of the blog).
Now on to 2013!
1 comment:
Out of necessity, I kept our Christmas simple too. I also worried that the kids would be disappointed about their black-Friday gifts (i.e. nothing that would have been on a wishlist, had they made one). However, they loved everything, and like yours, didn't even notice the difference. New stuff is new stuff, I guess. :-)
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