I take around 2 1/2 weeks - I book off two weeks during the summer months and then book the odd day around Christmas holidays - like you Momof4 Christmas Eve is my most fav day of the year....this upcoming back to school day for our kids. Just a day here and there to make some extra long weekends
I give my daycare families a schedule in January so they can arrange to get my days covered.
it's great to be able to take what holidays we want ~ a definate perk of the job!!