One of the things that helps me with regards to day trips is "the box". I have a box (actually a couple of them) and everybody gets to put in 3 or 4 things they'd like to do. Then we pull one out and go do it. The reason I have more than one box is cost. One box is free (except gas) and the other is for something $25 or leass (each). You could break it up anyway you like or discard the idea all together.
Like you I have two D's and what they like can be very different, so this works for us.
I like that he helped with the cookies. you wouldn't get me in to do that at 8 pm either. Of course I'm up by 4 so.....I need my beauty sleep (even though I think it might be broken <sigh>).
Try to focus on the new memories you'll be making this year.
What types of thigs do you do for the holidays? Do your D's like to "make" gifts, volunteer anything like that?
