Rowan put out milk and cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer with a note. We tried colored lights on the tree for a change. We didn't put out every single Christmas decoration this year. The house feels so cluttered already, and I think rehearsals for The Christmas Carol (I was in the ensemble and Rowan was a child angel) diverted some of that energy/enthusiasm. The caroling party was a mere 50 people this year rather than the insane 75 of 2017, and was pleasant and cheering.
Fiona turned 9-1/2 the other day (grew about 1/2 inch since the summer) and Rowan will be 6-1/2 next month. Grandma's 80th is next weekend so we'll celebrate with her in Florida.