Thanks, y'all!! I am excited/nervous/scared/all of the above. I've been going to school for 4 years to get to this point and now that it's here, I'm freaking out a little.

Are you done working gawdawful hours?

To a degree. I've had a couple of days reprieve as we wait for some data from another company. Next week will be icky, but then the project should be done. At least I've been able to get some sleep and housework done this week.

Okay, Raq is just bringing the joy today.

I, strangely, figured out yesterday that I've been depressed since we moved into the house--all the stress of finding it and buying it and trying to keep it from falling about our ears (though there's really no chance of that, I worry) and just being a big mess. The strange part is that, once I figured it out, I felt so much better and far less hermitty and strange.

Yay, ChiKat!

I just bought new glasses. Spent a stupidly crazy amount of money, because the doctor insisted that I also needed prescription sunglasses. Also, found out that one of the medications that I'm terribly allergic to did permanent damage to my eyes. I love new surprises! I really want to google about it, but I'm going to resist. I get to pick up the glasses on Monday. YAY!

I, strangely, figured out yesterday that I've been depressed since we moved into the house--all the stress of finding it and buying it and trying to keep it from falling about our ears (though there's really no chance of that, I worry) and just being a big mess.

You are Tom and Tom is you. No wonder I like you both so much!

Aidan and I are next for vision exams, and Greg is going for a hearing test. He thinks he needs a hearing aid. I don't feel like we're old enough for tri-focals and hearing aids.

WooHoo ChiKat!

You are Tom and Tom is you. No wonder I like you both so much!

Ah HAH! And we both love the glorious Nora!

I think you're on to something there.

Poor Legion, that cat can't buy a break.

Puppycat was in front of the fire the other night when the log popped and sprayed wee little flameballs out. She was ... not pleased. I didn't know she could look betrayed but she can! Luckily should be over it by now as I think it's been three days and her memory can't go back farther than that.

Deena! You're here!

Um, that's all. Just happy to see you.

And so are you! Yay!

In honor of the seriously wintry weather outside, we're having chili for dinner. The children are having theirs topped with mac and cheese. It may sound strange, but they love it. I should get started on that...