...but it is my present mood and suits my fancy at the moment. Anyway, I’m a bit inclined to swim against the current of what is common and expected, so here is spring in the midst of winter. Not that I don’t appreciate winter for its own unique qualities, I’m just not currently in a ‘winter’ sort of mood.

There was not much money for any outrageous holiday expenditures this year, but it seems any concerns I had about it were foolish, as Kendall has thoroughly enjoyed the day and the few gifts that he got. We did not get to see Kiki for long but she will be spending next weekend with us before they go back to school. My daughter (their mom) has been down with that killer cold that’s been making rounds in our area and was too sick to get out so we took her presents to her, along with some food.

One of Kendall’s gifts was a Billy Banks Tae Bo punching bag with 2 workout videos. I thought it would be a ‘constructive’ gift -- one that he could not only have fun with but one that would also bring the added benefit of a FUN fitness routine -- and I also thought it might be something we could enjoy doing together. OMG...it is soooo much FUN!!!!!! I think I may well have stumbled upon an exercise regimen that I can actually LOOK FORWARD to. The nature of the workouts make the routines a PERFECT outlet for pent up stress and tension -- and again, it’s just plain incredibly FUN!!!!

TOMORROW shall be MY holiday -- I don’t have to go anywhere or do anything for anybody -- WHEEEE!!!!