Already Planning for Some Winter Blahs...

If you are like me, your children received a few too many presents for Christmas this year. I have spent the past few days (along with my husband) trying to clean up, put things away, re-organize closets, go through toys to give some away, etc. The past few years I have set a few presents aside to "save" for later. I have a hiding place downstairs and I put a couple of games, toys and activities there. My boys got a lot of cute things, even in their stockings, that will be perfect to pull out on a Snow Day or BLAH winter day. I have coloring books, stickers, "design your own car" kits, playdough toys and more waiting for just the right moment. I also have items that I picked up through the Christmas season on sale or practically for free that are waiting for a Blah day or a last minute gift that is needed!

If you are wondering what to do with all of your new things, consider making your own "Rainy Day Stash" at your home. I have found the past few years that they are more delighted when I pull out the toy a second time than they were when they opened it at Christmas. I think they are so overwhelmed by the various events and plethora of gifts at Christmas they miss some of the things they open!

Enjoy your last few days of "vacation" if you are like us. Our boys go back to school on Wednesday and Greg goes back to work on Tuesday. I am hoping the next couple of days go VERY SLOWLY!

CB