Every year I tell myself I'm going to get all the hard stuff out of the way so I can just enjoy all of December, and every year I don't.  At least I'm consistent that way.  It is a lot of fun with the kids, though, and I love how magical this time of year is for them.  We got to go up to Washington and spend Christmas with the Dan's parents this year.  It was really nice.  The kids love being able to spend time with their grandparents, and Dan and I always enjoy being able hang out with them without being held back by time constraints, work, and all the other complications that can get in the way.  If you really want to know how Christmas felt for me, all you would need to do is post these pictures up all over the room and then spin in circles until you collapse satisfied and exhausted into a pool of your own sweat.