Christmas Break: Day 1

It's been a great day so far, and I'm so thankful for this break from school.  Being at home all day with my kids feels like such a luxury!  We did some Christmas shopping (I think we are thankfully DONE) and I have dinner in the crockpot so the whole house smells yummy.  (Mexican Chicken Soup - a new recipe - I'll let you know how it turns out.)  I've been wrapping presents and watching movies and then (brace yourselves) cleaning.  I know.  The mind reels.  But ignoring housework for three months has consequences.