Candy Canes and Consequences

My plans for Family Night included candle-lit fondue dinner (a first for the boys) followed by touring the area  Christmas light gazing, sipping cocoa from travel mugs, and eating candy canes and while caroling to Christmas music.    'Oohing and aahing' at homes swathed in twinkling color ranks as one of our favorite family traditions.

Our home boasts humble white twinkle lights.  Peaceful.  Clean.  Simple.  The boys beg for color lights and I gently explain that my life is full of color thus the peaceful white lights help me keep my sanity.  They roll their eyes and continue begging.

This particular evening was to be a surprise. Each element was quietly planned and supplies were ready.  Veggies and meat were ready to be sliced.  Mugs for hot cocoa were washed.  Candy canes and cookies were set out.  Unfortunately the rascals decided to misbehave.  A lot.