Yesterday was my first day back to full-time hours along with the part-time hours. It's a little misleading to say that, as my full-time job is actually only 35 hours a week and the part-time job is just 10 hours a week. It still makes a busy day for me, but it's doable for this program. Plus I still get my weekends off.

I've talked the kids into selling the items of higher value through Craigslist instead of a yard sale. I admit we have enough on our plate right now and don't need to add another activity.

We all have off on Monday so we plan on grilling and may invite some friends over for that. I guess that all depends on the weather.

I already purchased DW's Christmas present. It is a maple coin rack with her branch of service and name engraved on it. I pick it up sometime this week, then I just have to keep it hidden.

I have some Christmas ideas for the kids that are brewing in my head...