Weekends are the worst, especially at the beginning. I spent several months of weekends hiding under the covers in my bedroom. There is usually someone around here to talk with, and, like Twink said, the more GAL'ng you do the better. I have developed interests I never had before, spend more time with good friends that I never did before. Am more Mamaw that I was before to my grands.

Zen, you're in Dallas. Consider visiting Branson for the Christmas lights. That's what I'm doing next weekend with friends from High School.

And I agree, let's forget #5.