Finally, some time to myself. The family dinner last night was a complete success, despite a few potential “weirdnesses.” Everyone loved their presents (Dre seems especially pleased with his plant from my father, and the response my mother had when she opened her full body polarfleece snuggler was priceless), dinner went off without a hitch (despite the fact that we’re cooking on a two burner Coleman stove), and everyone aseemed to have a nice time.

Andreas headed off to Montana this morning with his stepbrother Chris, and Sarah, Chris’ girlfriend. So now, finally, I have some time to myself.