I took down my outside christmas lights today (we had to per the HOA, should have done it yesterday per them but oh well). It's actually somewhat helpful going outside at night now and seeing our street looking back to 'normal'. We're keeping out tree up though until after son is here later this week. He texted today and they're not going to stay with us after all, they found an affordable-enough hotel. I suppose it's just as well, as they are night owls, and I'm gonna be starting work at 5am beginning Tuesday so... still, I wish they were going to stay here. They'll come over probably on Friday and we'll do Christmas with them then.

Haven't talked much with H yet. He was home for about 3 hours (and on his computer) when his work called with another job so he's been gone again for about 3.5 hours, not sure when he'll be back. They have been keeping him busy lately.