We needed to make one more trip into town. One of the boys’ stockings was significantly lacking compared to the others. The one son who hadn’t had any gift ideas was just going to get what he got, plus his gift cards, but I couldn’t go through with it and bought him a new dice stash to replace the one that had gradually dwindled throughout the years. Dad found a nice wooden box where they can be stored.

I also wanted a few more things for the girls. We went to Barnes & Noble, Target, and Ross. The rug I was going back for to put in the guest room had been purchased by someone else, so we went to Lowe’s and I found one I liked there even if it was twice as much. It rounded out nicely the guest room and added that touch of coziness that a nice rug can bring. We found a few things to do together for activities while on break.

So everyone is good on their gifts now. It cracks me up because the last minute Dec. 23rd trip is just the way it always goes, it doesn’t matter if you plan. I think we still stayed within the realm of it being small. The stockings allow for more wiggle room in that area. The snow has pretty much melted except for the remaining trunk and base of the snowman. Elianna found recipes for Grinch heads and a reindeer cheeseball.