Normally I hate to shop. I have never liked it. My husband is greatful for that too. But with the new kids, Christmas will be fun again this year. I love to see kids open gifts on Christmas morning. Our rule is they may get into their stockings when they get up, but may not touch the gifts until after we go to church Christmas morning. We always did that with our kids too and they even hold that tradition in their houses. My mom loves top have her whole family at church with her that glorious morning. When we get home we have breakfast and then sit down around the tree and take turns opening presents. With the grandkids and the new kids I have actually had fun shopping this year. Things willl be a little tight but it is worth it. I hope that the kids enjoy Christmas like I do.