That’s right, the kiddos go back to school tomorrow. It seems like they’ve been off forever. Of course they’re not excited about it but once they get back, they like it. I think Mom is taking them to the movies (depending on their behavior) today while I work.
I have lots to do since I’m leaving this weekend and I’m planning out the week in my head to make sure I get everything wrapped up. It’s a busy time of the year as we have to make sure we get off to a fast start. In fact, I can’t think of any time of the year that isn’t critical. Maybe I’m too wrapped up in work. One of my partners in New York who reports to me, just asked for the month of February off without pay to take kind of a sabbatical as he says he’s burnt out. My first thoughts were, duh, we’re all burned out but on second thought, I think I’m ok with it as it’s probably a pretty good month for him to be gone and he’s not as critical as someone like “me” being gone from the day to day operations. Boy would I like a month off! I can’t even fathom it. First off I couldn’t do without the income and second, the company would fall apart. He though is from Italy and they (Europeans) are used to taking at least a month off each year. Personally I think this is healthy and we as Americans work too much and make it our number one priority in life which clearly, if you think about it, it is not! Oh well, maybe I can take a few weeks sometime later this year.
I’m really trying to simplify our life this year. We’re going to prioritize what’s important to us like family time, health and happiness and a vacation or two. We’ve been getting less and less materialistic and are not buying things (or even wanting things) that we did a few years ago. We wish it was warmer as we could have one hell of a garage sale with all the stuff we’re cleaning out. Maybe we can get this done sometime in February.
I’m going to sign off now so I can get downstairs and call New York before the kids get up. Maybe the misses will write some more when she’s up. Sometime today I need to get to the gym between my calls at 9, 11:30, 12:30 and a trip to the Department of Wildlife. I also need to drop some clothes at the dry cleaners. Oh yeah, it’s also pay day and I have to pay a bunch of bills. It’s kind of weird writing 2012 on checks. So, God Bless, have a great day and stay safe.