Last year, on the 23rd of December, I had a little "Cookies for Santa" party for any friends who were in town. It was a lot of fun, so we did it again this year. I realize it sounds crazy to throw a party in the middle of all that needs to be done before Christmas, but I usually find that my kids are going nuts with all of my "to do" lists and this provides a much needed break for them. It also makes me feel like I'm doing something fun for friends, so I do it in place of taking a plate of goodies to their house.
Today was very low key. We decorated (and ate!) sugar cookies, the kids watched "Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas" and then they played upstairs for a while. The moms enjoyed the low key entertainment and opportunity to chat. It was a win-win that I will do every year we are home for Christmas. And of course, Santa always enjoys the cookies while he's putting toys together!
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