Surviving Via Christmas #2

#2 – Creative distractions

Since there are 9 grandchildren this year at the Via house (4 more than last year), the choas factor has exponentially grown beyond what any of us ever saw coming. As volume levels grow louder and attention spans grow shorter, and the exploding tree of presents seductively beckons our children, the dads have to jump in and save the day … or at least we try. My little brother, Baikes, came up with this great idea–turning an Amish fireplace box into a restaurant (or is it a submarine? or a lemonade stand? or a …)