I succumbed to the pain and took down my Christmas decorations this Sunday. As I took it all down I asked myself-"Do I really do this every year for only one months worth of pleasure?! " I always add to my sad mantra "I have a house full of boys who probably don't even care!" Then once I get the house all put back together and cleaned I assure myself that I CARE and that's what counts. I must admit it's about this time that I gain a healthy appreciation for my mother, an organized Army wife who always had a clean and well decorated home. AND we had a healthy hot meal on the table every night!

I do then let my mind wander and think she basically had help with two daughters as soon as we were old enough to hang an ornament and make a salad. As a mother of a son there is something about seeing the look of misery on his face that I just wave him away and I do the holiday decorating myself.

Anyhoo, a list of things to do this week, billing, business follow-ups etc. Above is a spot that I did for LA Teen magazine. I did 5 spots for them for a "flirting quiz"!