Christmas countdown, day 17

There are times when you'd think the kids in this house aren't fed. Anyone who knows, though, knows there's never been a missed meal.

Literally, I could live without a clock and still know within minutes when it's 7:30 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Feeding times and nap times are without question around here. They make our world go round.

Who could imagine the glee when a huge tin of popcorn was opened? It was Christmas, I tell you. The lightning fast hands into the popcorny goodness was something worth noting.

Popcorn brings out the vultures in them ... if only sweet potatoes had the same effect. And while the fighting fists would have led one to believe it had been days since their last meal, they had, in fact, been served two of their three entrees (and snacks thrown in too).

I've got my money on the caramel corn being gone before sunset tomorrow.