Not quite done with the chaos

Christmas has come and gone and I am quite relieved. I never really found that Christmas spirit this year and am quite excited to just get back to everyday life. This time of year can be stressful for those married to Cheffies. In our corner of the world things get pretty slow between October and December, minus the small hoopla around thanksgiving. December picks up with parties and what not and the Cheffie disappears. Which leaves the wife to worry about all the other Christmas details and if you have 4 kids, times 4. Shopping,wrapping, potlucks, parties, end of year school stuff, and on and on, times 4. This year was a bit much to handle alone and I know I say it every year but next year I have to start earlier. For us at home the lull between Christmas and New Years is a fun time to chill and play with all of our Christmas goodies. It's also a time when the kiddos get to see their Cheffie Dad everyday. With no school to worry about we can stay up as late as it takes to be able to see dad and sometimes sneak in a game or two before bed. Sometimes a hassle and always sleep deprived it is worth it for the little nuggets of quality time spent with Dad around the holidays. It means alot to the kids and are some of their favorite memories from years past. So, in our downtime before the new year we are preparing for the craziness that 2014 will inevitably bring. Happy New Year!