Today was likely the last day before the holidays where we actually did any real lessons at school. Tomorrow’s the concert, and Thursday and Friday will mostly be play days – plus the class Christmas parties on Friday afternoon. The weather forecast had been for a bit of snow overnight and into this morning; but it didn’t get cold enough, and we only ended up with more rain. It’s not looking good for a White Christmas this year; but I’m still hoping!
Rowen was working after school, and I traded my usual Tuesday family business job for helping Mom with another few hours of baking and babysitting support. Uncle Adam and Aunt Leanne came over for dinner, and we’d been hoping to have Grandma and Grandpa back at home by then; but their flight was delayed, and they didn’t get back to town until nearly eight o’clock. We took the family show on the road to their house; helped them get unloaded and settled in; and then had a long visit that included some fresh-baked treats and hot drinks. Mom nursed Ethan and Ehlana while we were there, and we stayed until nearly eleven before they finally ran out of steam and we went home again.
I’ve ended my night pretty much the same as yesterday. More archive studies; the email and entertainment check; and wrapping up with this journal entry. The only difference is that I’m calling it a night a half-hour earlier tonight – this morning. One more day, and I think I’ll start counting down the hours until our family will be here for the holiday weekend. (and two weeks for Violet!) The great news is that nearly all of these last few days and hours are going to be filled with fun and holiday cheer.