Videotape your child while asking him or her a variety of questions. You can come up with your own assortment of questions. You will be surprised and tickled by the response. What a precious keepsake, too. Grab some cotton balls and some construction paper and glue and let your child make a snowman on paper.
Older children can add beads for the nose, eyes, mouth, and buttons.
If you traditionally decorate your home for the holidays, spend an evening in the family room and spread out a blanket on the floor. Pack a picnic basket and enjoy the holiday spirit. I am only telling you to re-energize yourself and get some of that excess energy out of your kids by turning on some holiday music and dancing to the beat. My three boys love to do stretching exercises with me to music. We will also do jumping jacks, run in place, and play Follow the Leader to the beat of the music.