Glad tidings we bring

It's quiet in my house for the first time in two days. We've been celebrating Christmas with Mike's family, and while we always have fun, it's very loud with four boys running and screaming together all day long. And this year (like many years), two of the four boys were not feeling well so there was that to deal with too. But it was a great weekend, and the boys were spoiled and we all ate too much and I'm thankful for a night to recover before it starts again tomorrow with my family.

Evan's big hit gifts so far were a scooter (which he's been riding around the downstairs) and his very own digital camera, while Grady is digging his play tunnel and new books. It's fun to watch them get so excited over every gift, and I wish we could slow down the frenzy of ripping paper to really enjoy the unwrapping. I'll have to work on that the next two days.

I hope everyone is having a great holiday so far, filled with family and friends, good food and lots of laughs. Merry Christmas!