And so...

another year has passed. I love the holidays, but this year I'm excited to move on. The new year promises a new perspective, some new challenges, new ideas, and renewed motivation to carry on with the tasks already begun...I brought out the school planner this afternoon, After a much needed hiatus we will resume where we left off in earnest starting Monday. The kids don't realize it, but they crave the routine that comes with study as much as I do. It's time to put in some serious study time while the weather is less condusive for outside play. Ken has begun a new project...he will be making a heated workshop and office in the barn! We started the process of relocation and removal of "stuff" this afternoon. We are both excited about this new project. His office now is in a dark corner of the basement. No windows, no walls, and no way to get away from the pitter patter (actually, more like pounding!) of little feet on the floor above. He deserves a fabulous office, and with some inspiration from his brother in Florida, and some cool old things found in the barn, it promises to be so. 2009 is off to a great start.