I've had most of the month of December away from work, due to a combination of being sick and having Christmas vacation.

Today it ends; I'm back in the saddle, on my way in to work. I'm thankful to feel much better -- I still feel like I've got a little to go yet in recovering my full strength, but I feel like a normal human being again and am able to do everything that I need to. It was nice to have the time off around Christmas; I got very used to sleeping in again and spending the whole day with Stef and the kids. It was fun to be with Ethan and Rachel so much more than normal, though it gives me a greater appreciation for the work that Stef does with them every day :)

On the other hand, I'm anxious to get back into the office and start making progress again on the projects that we're pushing to finish right now. There is plenty to be done, but it's frustrating to me that I'm still learning how things work, which makes me feel less productive than I'd like to be.

Anyway, this has descended to a ramble -- good morning and happy new year everyone!

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