Austin, don't move to the desert. That's pretty the norm here. Our lows this week are all predicted to be in the 40s and the highs in the 70s. Not that I'm complaining! Monday's high in Pasadena is supposed to be 74. Whee! Looks like they're going to have nice weather for the Rose Parade. It's only 58 right now, so I'm looking forward to the warmer temps.

Ugh we have 2 of mac's 25! Homework assignments today, that brings the total to 4 done. I flaked yesterday so now we are behind. I am aiming to get 2 more done today, the ideally 2 more tomorrow.

msbelle, that's ridiculous that he has so much homework over break. One or two quick things, I can see, but you shouldn't have to make a schedule to get it all done. I'm sorry the teacher is giving us teachers a bad name.

I'm trying to work out a schedule for all of my grading right now. Ugh.

Yep, and I am writing her a note.

The homework is insane.

I'm now delayed over 3 hours. Not even going to the airport until it is more concrete. Of course, if I miss my flight, I'm going to be cranky, but there are worse things.

I stayed wayyyyyy too late at Megan Walker's last night but what can I say? She's too much fun to leave. I don't regret it, but it's made me very low energy today, and did I mention I am hosting 14 people tonight for dinner? Yikes.

Pix, I am hopeful that you'll have more time with your grandmom, and I am thankful she's visiting LA and getting a chance to see you.

Shir, as everyone else has said, ((((((Shir and the entire Middle East))))).

VW, you're handling it all as well as can be expected.

And finally, Ms. Belle, that's how I quit the nail-biting habit, so good luck!

If you break down the homework, it is like enough for 9 days, the last day they had school and 8 more days, but with a 5 extra things that would not be normal except for Fridays and 2 things that are normally done in the classroom. Thing is: the 8 days of normal amounts of homework, that implies doing work every weekday they are out, INCLUDING Christmas Day. They only miss 2 Fridays, so why 5!!! extra bigger things like they normally get for the weekend. ANd quite a few of the things are just busy work that I can see no benefit of (draw a picture of yourself, glue this poem into your book and read it once)

anyhoo - nothing to do, but do it and try to work out a better plan for the next break.

All the ornaments are put away. YAY!.

I couldn't deal with the bags full of tree branches any longer, so my friend and I took them to the basement today. The livingroom already looks better. If I can get rid of the tree tomorrow, then I can start thinking about what to do with the room. I think I need to finally start hanging some things on the wall, as well as get rid of a bunch of stuff.

Oy. Ate leftover lo mein for lunch that was less than satisfying, so I just splurged and had a slice of pizza.

I feel slightly uncomfortably full at the moment, but I know if I hadn't eaten something, I would've felt really crabby in the morning.

Better eating habits will commence starting tomorrow.

Also, the girls are doing the Doggyapolis 500 through the house and my bed is apparently "home.

Belle, that homework is outrageous. I mean, I get not wanting them to lose momentum during the holidays, but that's just ridiculous.

Austin, don't move to the desert. That's pretty the norm here.

Yeah, I'm thinking that is a good idea. I was just so used to it being in the 20's or 30's (not that it is a good thing, but predictable) and then 74 hit out of nowhere. It's back to the 20's again.

We had that weather here in KC, too. got up to 70 yesterday, I had to turn on the ac last night, and today we started with freezing rain and are now getting snow and it's in the 20's. I hate that the weather can't make up its mind!

Peace to all who need it. {{{{Shir&family, Nilly&family, Nora, SuzyQ, PixKristin, SeanK&S}}}}