for it to be time to open all of those packages. last year there were 28 people squeezed into the family room. it was so crowded we all had to take turns breathing. this year will be much the same, only the kids are a year bigger. things could reach a critical mass if someone has a growth spurt or an extra dessert.
the benefit to having the great gift opening on christmas eve is that there is none of this getting up at the crack of dawn on christmas day. everyone can get to enjoy sleeping in a bit. i intend to milk that for all it’s worth.
don’t call me 