It Happened...

...Our kitchen felt too small!

8 extra kids (plus 7 of ours) working on 4 gingerbread houses.  At one point, and for quite awhile, they were all working on houses, while one of them started waffles and I made pizzas!  

This is the first time I remember running out of counterspace and people running into each other.  

There will be a few rules put in place for future festivities of this kind... Like making sure the supplies are divided equally, so everyone has some to use, and maybe all 4 houses will get finished!  And Mom will not be cleaning up.  

It was loud, messy, and wild, but I wouldn't trade to have a eerily quiet and boringly clean house.  It's a blessing to host such a laughter- and fun-filled event.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Merry Christmas Eve!