5 more days

My children are bouncing off the walls.   Does anyone remember that excitement before Christmas that we all once had?  Counting down the days, waiting anxiously to see if Santa brought the items on the list.  Well that is where we are.  No more school and the days cannot go by fast enough.  At 9 and 6 this could be the last year that Santa is real and I am trying to milk it for all that it is worth.  I must say though that if anyone is feeling a little "grinchy" you must only speak to a child and get their take on the next few days and it will help you to regain the Christmas spirit.  We are off to the mall, and then hoping to bake cookies with friends.  Smile everyone, 5 more days and no I am not done but I will be.  I have to be.  Santa is coming!