Sounds of the Holidays

You'd think that when we got a little more time off as a family unit here at the holidays that I'd be able to keep you more updated. Not true. Dad has been demanding that I go out into the yard for hours on end. He rakes, and I squash the last of the tomatoes and chase cats into the fig tree. But at night, right before bed, we go over my lessons, and review the things I have learned of the sights and sounds of the holidays. For example . . . .

The Chambers' Church Calendar

Advent and epiphany seem more personal this year.

 

the third time exams have been an excuse for lack of updates

Folks. This indeed is the third time that we've had to say something like "oh, dad is in the midst of exams, therefore, the family is thrown into turmoil, stripped down to survival mode, and accordingly has no time for blog updates." It's true again. Dad hasn't shaved in days, and he is wearing the same jeans every day. Mom is constanly donning her sweatshirt that says 'VIRGINIA' on it - I presume that is a college, but I've never heard of it, probably because I live in a football town. Anyway, there have been many changes to document and share with you, including:

my new haircut

what I think Santa says

tantrums

and preparations for the new guest columnist that mom and dad keep telling me will be here in a few weeks. I've seen a picture of this cute new columnist, who has very rosebud-like lips, but that is all I can tell you.

So, after the Federal Income Tax and Con Law exams I'll be back.