Tikkabik

So I took off this week, partly just to burn some vacation time off the books but partly because I'm way past burnout myself and needed some time to recharge, especially right before Macworld Expo Boston. Expo won't be busy as San Francisco or even E3, but expos are expos, and the time always finds a way to get filled up with activity.

I've spent blessedly little time on iChat this week, but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy -- alas, my own procrastination and poor planning made me have to spend some time writing Game Room reviews for Macworld, and there have been a few news items here and there that I wanted to make sure got posted.

Outside of the few hours I've spent doing work-related stuff, it's actually been really busy. Twice this week I've had to bring in the van for repairs; then we had to go to Robert's school to discuss his latest disciplinary infraction with his school's vice principal; James graduated from pre-school; and today we have to go to Emme's school to wrap up the last of what they'll need to develop an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for her as she transitions to the school where Robert goes, next year.

This weekend will give me a chance to catch up on some of the chores I've let slip through my fingers, such as mowing the lawn. Then it's back to work on Monday.