Bearisgray, I don't think you're a Grinch or Scrooge at all. I REALLY WISH we (meaning me, not all of you) could have a Dicken's Christmas!! Actually, we just may this year b/c of a lot of stuff going on and nobody will care. My kids love to eat and be with us, it doesn't matter if we don't go all out. As long as we have great food and good times together everyone is happy. I'm the one who wants to do a million things, not them.
Thanks for posting this great topic.