It has been so nice being off work and being with family.  It feels like Christmas still needs to happen, because I missed all the pre-Christmas festivities.  I spent a few days in the country and have had a few days here in St. Louis.  We ushered in the new year with my cousins last night.  Today has been a slow and nice day of laying around, playing Wii Fit, hanging out, and touring the campus and city here.  If I were to do it myself, I would feel lazy.  But to do it with family, it is a nice change.