Pre-Holiday Hurrah!

I know that sometimes, even I have to say that my kids can be a pain in the ass. The screaming, the whining, the bitching, the complaining, the not listening, the not doing as they are asked, the fighting, the run around like animals, the... Well, you get the idea. It's all good. They are "spirited" individuals and they are healthy. It's what I keep chanting through grit teeth.
This weekend was something a little different. We started with a dinner out with Lucky and I and all six kids along with my mom and dad. Back to the folks' house for some present opening, finish the night off with just sitting back, relaxing and chillin' with the kids... The next morning brought "Christmas" for my kids. Randy, our magical Christmas L.P. did his best and hid all the presents around the house like they were Easter eggs. (Apparently, he's not only vertically challenged, but he lacks intelligence too... ) He comes in Santa's stead because the big fat slave driver of L.P.'s, touch-er of babies, molester of reindeer and king of overindulgence is busy cracking the whip getting all the presents ready for the following week.
Then we spent two days filled with cocoa and Christmas movies and snuggling in on the bed and giggling and laughing and playing... No issues, no problems, no fighting, no insanity. Hanging out all together and having a good ol' time. Now THAT'S how holiday is done!