I’m sitting with my laptop in the hallway, guarding the kids’ bedrooms, One has already tried to sneak out to watch for St. Nick (I had to put a stuffed snake along the crack under the door to keep her from peeking… I’m sure she’ll fall asleep on the floor, trying to peer under the door), and the other is still stirring in his bed.

A couple hours ago, I had them burn a little energy off by jumping in front of the Christmas tree. (The shot I took of Carolyn last year came out nice, so I thought we’d try again.)