Post-Christmas thoughts

• Why is it that I am always "chomping at the bit" to get the Christmas decorations up, but then by the time the holiday comes I am sick of it and can't wait to get it all down? And putting them up is fun, but oh how I HATE packing it all up. And, no matter how thoroughly I pack, there is always one random snowman found after everything is up in the attic.
• The Beast is so dead - it's ridiculous. I'm sure the great fall and the fact it didn't get water while we were in TN didn't help. My son keeps turning on the lights, and I follow after to turn them off and save us from a certain fire. Mike and I joked last night that if we put it out on the road now, the wind will rid it of all the few needles left, leaving a pile of twigs.
• Since this holiday also includes my son's 3rd birthday, we have more toys than any 3 year old should have. Thanks to our VERY generous family and friends, our home looks like a toy store - but more cluttered.
• I'll give him a few more days, and then I'll start the process of sneaking some toys away so we can rotate them. I know, I know. I'm a mean mommy. Trust me, he will be so thrilled in a few months when it's nasty outside and driving me nuts. Or maybe I'll be the thrilled one... either way is a winner.
• I used the "What God Wants for Christmas" activity (from the makers of Ressurection Eggs) both at home and with the kids at church and it was a big hit. Although, I must say the gradeschoolers were able to get the true meaning of it better. I highly recommend it!
• I got Deceptively Delicious for Christmas. Mike picked it up and looked at some of the recipes and saw all the veggies secretly hidden in them. He was not excited to say the least. I have a feeling that he'll hold all meals that I make in suspect for the next little bit. Be afraid, honey. Be very afraid. :)