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the calm after the storm

yes...christmas has come and gone!! it is somewhat sad that it seems to go so quick! we visit with lots of family and see lots of friends and then it just seems to end. this morning found us all staying home, well not quite all, hubby had to return to work. but it has been nice. it is the first day at home since last thursday. whew!!!!!!!

but mapboy and princess have played quite happily all day with their new toys, after several threats last night to box them all up and send them away. i know, that is harsh on christmas day and i know they were both a little overstimulated and very tired, but the behavior at bedtime was still uncalled for. anyways...it has been a nice calm day here at our house. mapboy got a scooby-doo video game which he has almost mastered in less than 36 hours. princess has moved her barbie into her new townhouse and even joyfully brought me toys to give away! now that's a girl after my own heart!!!! mapboy found a few items, but not nearly as many as i had hoped. his purging will come when he returns to school!!

ah....how long will this calm last?!??!??!?!??

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