Merry Christmas to you, too, Jean! You paint such a wonderful picture. My eyes teared up when you talked about the sweet little high voices of children.
At our house, it's the same as at yours. When the treats are first made, we descend upon them like locusts, but when the novelty wears off, they sit undisturbed for much of the time. And yet, I can't bring myself to make less. ;)
Gladys, Christmas cards are a lovely tradition! How wonderful that you are able to reuse them in wrapping the following year. Your gifts must look very colorful.
Diane, I'm with you! Christmas isn't Christmas without the family around. I'm glad you've been able to work it out so that your family is home with you on that special day.