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Wow, that was an intense little holiday/brief writing extravaganza. I had great plans to write an end of the year review letter, but at this point I have lost interest in 2005. We managed to pack in something like seven holiday visits with our family and friends during a whirlwind forty hour visit to our hometown. Once we made it through that experience we came home to have a quiet Christmas just the five of us. Edited to add: There is nothing quiet about three little boys and tons of presents and wrapping paper strewn about. It was quiet in that we had no guests; thus, we were free to remain in our pajamas all day long.

Each of the boys received a handmade scarf/hat set in KU colors from my friend Megan. They had a great time wearing them around Christmas morning. I had to collect the scarves and hide them because I was afraid Jack was going to strangle himself while I was busy being distracted by the remaining Christmas candy. Dana makes a mean peppermint bark.

Jack and Marshall in their Jayhawk winter gear

Brennan received his Kids Knitting book and knitting needles with a glimmer of excitement. I don't think he actually opened the book, but he didn't throw it down in disgust either, so I think there's the possibility of some mother-son knitting in the future. Marshall wants us to make his bear a scarf, so that might be our first project.

Brennan actually smiled when he opened it, that's something, right?

I started working on a new pair of wrist warmer/mitts, only to run out of yarn last night while I was trying to keep from watching The Bachelor (in Paris! With a real ER doctor! In a real castle!). Running out of yarn wouldn't be a big deal except my beloved yarn shop no longer carries it and I was told it is no longer produced. I should rip it out and use that bit for a bear scarf, but it's so disheartening to rip something out when you are so close to the end. Oh well, it could be Brennan's first knitting lesson: sometimes you screw up and have to rip out - a lot.

TYCGHST is underway. I think I've convinced my mom to start her own version. So far I have scheduled medical appointments like a madwoman, asked for a raise, and started to plan my running goals for the year.

More soon.