*  Our new Chinese niece arrives home in America tomorrow afternoon!  We are very excited and the timing couldn't be more perfect!

*  After being an independent homeschooler for a year now, we'll be re-joining a homeschool group in January.  It's mostly for the benefit of my son, my little extrovert who desperately needs to be with other boys his age.

*  I'll also be going back in time and doing some KONOS.  Although there are aspects of My Father's World that I still like, the dependence on workbooks can be stifling,  I have a business trip in early January, and after that, we'll jump into a KONOS unit.

*  Also in mid-January, I want to schedule a sewing class for some of dd's friends.  They're all about 8 or 9 years old, and I think they would have a lot of fun sewing their own pillowcase.  I'm excited to have them do this!  I've never taught sewing before, but how hard can it be?? 

*  I'd like to make my blog more interesting looking, but I just don't have the time to figure out everything.  I know how to post pics and keep meaning to do that.

* So far we've made just one type of cookie for Christmas: Sunshine Kisses.  They're lemony and one of our favorites!

*  A cute idea I got from somewhere is to give an award to the home in your neighborhood that has the best Christmas decorations.  We walked around our neighborhood last night, choosing the best-dressed house.  We'll give them certificates and, maybe, a plate of cookies for being the winner on their street!

*  We just got hit with a $1300 car repair today.  Ouch that hurts!  And just before Christmas!! 

*  I have a handful of gifts to buy and some cash to pick up for a few gifts, and then we'll be finished and ready! 

*  I hosted a luncheon yesterday for my team of Pampered Chef Directors.  We ate at a darling restaurant and then I gave each of them a Brighton bracelet.  They were just like little kids when they opened those gift bags!  It was a thrill to see how excited they were!  They deserve it for all their hard work during the year, and it felt great that the luncheon was a huge success AND it's now over!   Whew!