Strong Start

As is usually the case, the wintery mix prediction of the news crew from last night turned out to be sizzle and no steak. But it is chilly and won't get warmer during the day.

I got the donuts & chocolate milk.
I made the coffee.
I got the fire going (real wood; no gas for the McKinney family).
Dog on the footrest.
SpongeBob Squarepants on the tube (earliest rising daughter eases into the day, and I gotta say it, I dig the Sponge).
Newspaper.
No "work" today.
Limited kid duty--just a drop-off/pickup over by noon.
Wife away with friends for a long weekend.

Just two good books.
On overcast chilly day.

Sometimes, the anticipation is as much fun as the day itself.