There was supposed to be sun.

I had planned on bundling up and dragging the kids out to the driveway today. If nothing else they'd get some fresh air and sunshine. It's so cloudy and gray though that I can't find the energy. I drank more coffee in hopes of finding some energy. I managed to get the kids through school and lunch. I have a busy late-week so I should probably just cut today's losses and rest up. I have a lunch meeting on Wednesday with an organization that provides, among other things, a crisis line. I hope to volunteer there once a week. Afterwards we'll make a social visit to a good friend. So free lunch on Wednesday, and afternoon of fun later, an ultrasound on Th to determine the parameters for the Nova Sure procedure, Cub Scouts Thursday night. Friday is cookie day at grammas after a stay-and-play Christmas party for Zella and Oak. Saturday is the big Parents As Teachers Christmas party and the kids are really looking forward to it. It's one of the few things the older siblings are allowed to attend. Then we find ourselves suddenly in "holiday week" which is chaos for everyone, not just us. Since we celebrate the spiritual aspect of the holidays on the 22nd I am under a bit more of a time crunch. I still have no idea what the fairies are bringing and have no creative inspiration this year. Usually I can find a theme and go with it, but this year I'm just deer-in-the-headlights STUCK.

Phew, I need a nap just thinking about the chaos that starts on Wednesday.