The Most Wonderful Time of

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Don't get me wrong. I love my kids like there's no tomorrow.

But my mom's in town today, and she's taking them to visit her in North Dakota tonight. Then, hopefully, out to my sister's place in Montana, then wrapping things up with a couple of days at my Dad's place.

I look forward to this 7-10 days all year long. It's when I recharge my parental batteries, and have some semblance of a social life beyond every other Friday.

Blogging may be light today - I'll be out driving my Mom around, looking for graves of relatives I never knew I had.