'Twas the Night Before Christmas...

And the kids were CRAZY hyper! They are actually nestled all snug in their beds now, but they could barely contain their excitement earlier. Maya asked me to leave her blinds open so she could look for Rudolph (and Santa's sleigh, obviously). Nikos tried to negotiate an earlier wake-up time (we said 7:00; he countered with 5:00. Not happening!). They can't wait to see what is under that tree. Can you tell?

(by the way, Nikos is holding a plate with cookies for Santa and a few carrots for the reindeer. Maya is holding a glass of milk.). Now Gus and I are just watching "It's a Wonderful Life" and waiting for the snow to start falling. Merry Christmas to all-- and to all, a good night! :)