Dishwasher is loaded, and running. I've got another small load to run when this one finishes. I will vacuum the whole house tonight, and mop the kitchen. The one good thing about only letting the kids eat at the table in the kitchen, is that it confines their food messes to that area.
Did I mention that our tree finally arrived? I got it yesterday, and put it up. It is one of the easiest to assemble, large trees I've ever had. Remember, I chose the one with both LED, and fiber optic lights, but had not seen one in person. All I saw was a picture. Well, I made a good choice. I LOVE it. Some of the light patterns were too "busy", but there are a few that are tamed down too. All I need is some white bows, some silver ornaments, and a few shiny gold ones. I hope the few gold ones will pull in the gold from the chandeliers, and ceiling fans, and balance it in the room.
I was talking to my cousin last night, telling her about the tree, and she too got the kind I did, but in the 3 ft. model. She already bought the white bows, and silver ornaments for hers. Great minds think alike, I guess.
) oh well another year coming to end we have a really good life here 
