Is Christmas time crazy...or are we?

As I work out the logistics for acquiring a few more gifts, I start to think that I need to buy more things for more people. The more people I have covered, the more people whom I think should receive something. It's a vicious cycle...for my bank account. Aside from the material aspect of the holidays, I think the holiday family time can take its toll as well. While I'm happy to see a house full of celebratees (I just made that up.), the responsibilty of feeding and entertaining so many people tends to suck one dry. Maybe that's why Mom asked 'me' to make Christmas Eve dinner this year.

Despite the trials and tribulations of the holidays, this special time undoubtedly presents some really precious moments that somehow make it all worthwhile. Joey wants to leave Santa shaped cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve. I had better start baking.