This is how the holidays work

Ok, since we don't actually celebrate Christmas, we're going to do so indirectly. Or something. Anyway, here's the win-win situation being a homeowner: Maria wants a custom made bookshelf for Asim's room. Thus, I will buy tools to make it. I'll also add some sliding drawers to the cabinets in the kitchen. I get an excuse to mess around with wood, and we all benefit from life being easier.

It snowed here a bunch last night. I was annoyed at first at how much I have to pay for snow removal and lawn cutting for the house, but then after I took a shower this morning, I peeked out the window and noticed the driveway was already cleared! Hooray! One less thing to do. Just a few inches, but still. I hope it snows a lot more to make it even more worthwhile.