Took down all the Christmas decorations today, and so far, doesn't look like we missed anything. Something will probably turn up next week; that's usually the way of it. The living room feels much bigger without the tree in there, though. I'm sure that feeling will only last for a few days, but it's nice while it lasts.

It's a shame that with the new year, we haven't had a change of weather - it's still raining here, which is a problem with the kids. I was hoping to be able to get out and go for a walk, at least, but no such luck. I guess all we can do is wait for school to start again - not until Tuesday next week, unfortunately, and Olivia won't start until the 13th. But at least the after school activities (swimming & trampoline for Sarah, swimming & ballet for Olivia, though neither of hers is technically after school) start next week as well, which will help give them something to do. And me a bit of peace and quiet.