Did we survive the Holiday??

Apparently, yes - we did survive the Holiday!! This year was the most low-key Christmas day we have had since the boys were still little. Santa brought less "filler" gifts and more quality gifts this year - and the quantity was alot less too! The boys were a little surprised that they did not receive as many gifts... that is UNTIL they opened the family gift, which was an Xbox with Kinect! They are THRILLED with the xbox (so far) and the only games they got were the kind that they have to be up and literally working out! I am hoping that they will finally learn that they actually CAN play video games - IF they earn it!

It is sad that we cannot have a big family Holiday with the grandparents, uncles, aunt and cousins... but it is just too exhausting to have to do all the parenting/supervising during the chaos... call me selfish, but I really get tired of having to keep my eagle eyes going !! Sadly, most people don't understand the dynamics that are involved in having these types of kids... it is never ending, you don't get a break, and just when you think that you can let your guard down for a few minutes, something WILL happen, and you will promptly kick yourself for knowing better!! (geee- not that I know that from experience or anything!!)

For Christmas EVERY year, my kids always ask me what I would like... my answer is always the same.... "kids that make good choices and will be responsible for themselves".... maybe one of these years....... :)