It's Friday.  Just got K on the bus, so I'm on my own until 3pm.  Weather is cold and windy, but clear.  The leaves are nearly done.  It's sad to see them go, as they are so beautiful.  But they're messy.  Yesterday we raked up an entire toter full of them.

I am hoping to get some things accomplished around the house this weekend.  I am overwhelmed by all there is to do, so I end up doing nothing.  I either sit on the computer all day or go shopping.  The house still feels very empty and it's hard to believe we are already half way thru our lease.  The new year will bring some changes and some decisions will have to be made.  I hope that they come easily and it's not a huge struggle to decide what we're going to do.  The past few years have been filled with struggle and indecision.  I am tired of that.

The good news is that my Mom has decided to come and visit us in the Spring.  This is very exciting for all of us.  We will get a chance to take her up to DC and show her some of the sights that she's always wanted to see.  I remember being very young and her telling me all about Washington DC and how much she wanted to go there.  Sometimes I feel gulty because I have been so many places and she hasn't.  This will be a great time for all of us.  I can't wait!!