the house is back to normal. dusty but tidy and decluttered and far far to quiet. i want my family back and the clutter associated with company as well! got both attics clean and neat and took a fern load of stuff to the good will and cardboard to the recycle bin. still dusty but that can be fixed on saturday when i clean the dining room carpets. i set the alarm clock for 5 am when i was putting clean sheets and the electric blanket on our bed. that little buzz is going to come very quickly! it has been a wonderful holiday. everyone is safe and sound here and in london. both places are bone chilling cold but we have snuggies and blankets and warm clothes to keep us warm. if we didn't have work days the holidays days would not be special, so chin up, back straight and face tuesday with a smile. at least it is a 4 day work week! miz b