[LisaCA]

thanks Lisa, Kathy and sandy, I feel better now that I know other situations, esp. in CA.

I am resistant to giving up my office-they'll probably have to pry me out of it when the time comes. I spent a lot of effort getting the right bookcases to fit that space and the perfect desk-I won't go without a fight .

I never thought about the kids comforting each other-that sounds excellent! and I never thought about the convenience of having everyone in one room-thanks for pointing that out, kathy.

sandy-there must be someone in the neighborhood who will do the snowblowing for you. If not, they should be ashamed of themselves, esp since you have a young ones at home. I've been sitting here with dd (who is acting like a total pill today-not sure why, just major league cranky) anticipating the horror of next week alone. I don't know how single parents do it either, but I guess they have to and don't whine like we do .