Holiday

The Elf is Back

Happy Black Friday. It’s cheery and festive here. Our Elf arrived on the door step this morning in his typical fashion. The boys were so excited and are being so well behaved, which makes it easier for me to get the cleaning and decorating done around here (my tradition). I love that they still believe… Continue reading The Elf is Back

just me

Pulling It Back Together

The holidays are over. We survived. It’s sad that it’s sometimes more about survival than actual enjoyment. Now that it’s passed, it’s time to pull everything back together. Starting with my second floor. You see we host Christmas Eve. Between my family and my husband’s siblings there are nine kids. Over the past couple ofyears,… Continue reading Pulling It Back Together

organizing

A Little Bit of Panic Setting In

Okay, now that I’m nearly done and the presents are wrapped, the grocery shopping is done, the cookies are made, and the house is cleaned…I just realized I forgot something. I never did the Toy Shuffle. The Toy Shuffle, a vital part of my holiday preparations. How could I have forgotten to grab my ninja… Continue reading A Little Bit of Panic Setting In