This is the first Christmas we've celebrated that Betsy really got it. Um... and man did we over do it. So herewith are my notes for next year.
- While some three year olds want to run mad ripping paper off of everything, mine sensibly wants to PLAY with each toy after unwrapping and/or read each book, so unwrapping presents could take ALL DAY. Consider wrapping all books in one box for this reason. Plan for lots of time to enjoy them all.
- Make sure the kids eat BEFORE the fun begins. If you don't control for this, they get too excited to eat and then they turn crabby.
- No matter how "on budget" you are, or how educational the toys are, too many new toys is too many new toys and they will be unappreciated. Control self and grandparents on this.
- STRONGLY consider multiple Christmas celebrations to keep it all in scope, one at Grammy's, one at home, one at Nana's... how many is too many?
I am exhausted. Everyone's Christmas cards and gifts will go out next week. Oh, and Merry Christmas/Happy Birthday To Me!
Posted by karen at December 25, 2005 03:03 PM