All I Want For Christmas

So this morning on the way to school Abby asked me what I want for Christmas. And while there are a few material things I would be happy to receive if anyone in my family was inspired to buy me a Christmas present, I decided to tell her what I tell my kids every holiday (and every morning, weekend, birthday, Mother's Day) ... all I really want is for the holidays to be calm, happy and restful.

"Oh Mamma ... if that's what you want for Christmas ... I don't think it's gonna turn out very good."