As usual, it's been a big couple of days in the Neumann house, with Christmas and Aurora's birthday (4 years old this year), back to back on Dec 25/26. It's been a really enjoyable 2 days though - it's been overall pretty relaxed, and Aurora has been an absolute trooper in the face of sugar rushes, overtiredness and the overwhelming prospect of a gajillion presents. Atticus also had a great first Xmas, in his "Santa's little helper" outfit. I'm yet to reconcile the budget, but I think we did OK as far as spending sprees go for 2 kids... we certainly tried to buy sensibly and practically (although probably went a bit overboard with Atticus - however I do take comfort in the thought that his toys will last a while and he'll be enjoying them more as he grows older). Tomorrow is the day we do a cull of the kids (mainly Aurora's) existing toys off to the op-shop / donations. I suspect the next few days should be pretty cruisy and low key (Steph has already told Aurora tomorrow is a Pyjama day). I hope everyone out there had a relaxing, safe Christmas and finishes up 2009 on happy thoughts.