To help with some of the extra energy, we all went downstairs and did a major clean up. We gave them each a box and the goal was to fill up the box with unwanted toys to give away. Maybe not the most enjoyable thing we could have been doing (in the future, I think we will do this the day before) but it felt so refreshing. And (Justin did take them sledding on the back of the four-wheeler earlier in the day!)
Christmas Eve evening is my very favorite. We had our candlelight Christmas dinner that always sets the mood. Then we opened jammies and the kids all gave their gifts to each other. (Corbin gave to Taylor, Taylor gave to Levi, Levi gave to Rudger, Rudger gave to Adeline, and Adeline gave to Corbin) We acted out the nativity and sang several Christmas carols, then tucked some very excited kids into bed.
Afterwards, Justin and I finished the evening wrapping the last of the presents while watching my most favorite movie, 'It's A Wonderful Life' (and really, I wrapped and he fell asleep on the couch cuddling with our baby)
