Christmas is coming the washing machine is breathless!

How do you know your kids came home from University in the middle of the night? Because you cannot get out of the back door as it is blocked by bags and bags of laundry....bless them. I had every intention of waiting up but when I found out they did not leave New Hampshire until about 5pm and it would be a midnight arrival at least I gave in, I had to get up for work the next morning. I sort of heard them arrive and then kissed their sleeping heads at 6.30am this morning as I departed for work. After today I am off for several days so there will be plenty of together time.

Its kind of festive around here. We had a 20 inch snowfall at the weekend so everywhere is very white and Christmassy, the tree is up, the presents are wrapped, because I was snowed in for a couple of days lots of baking in the house. Looking forward to spending Christmas Day mostly in my pj's. Just need to take a breath.

I finally took the plunge to reduce my hours at work from 4 days to 3. Probably not the best fiscal decision but for my emotional health and the endeavor to gain some balance for all of us in 2010 it will be a good thing. I am excited to be only working 30 hours a week rather than the 40+ I have been doing. I intend to run the dog and finally join that yoga class, read some more good literature, cook alot and just stop and smell the roses every now and again.

Elliot found out last week he recieved a place at NorthEastern University in Boston, his number one choice, very exciting day for him. We are so proud of him and know it will be a good fit for him, but ......whatever will I do with no kids in the house!! Ho Hum, will have to take up a new hobby!!!