My time off has passed by entirely too quickly. I was off from Christmas Day and will be back tomorrow. While I enjoy my job immensely, I never seem to get all (or even most) of my to-do list items done. Even when I was off for a year on maternity leave, I got very "little" done. But then, DD was my job, wasn't it?

Went and returned DD hiking boots to Big 5 today. I had hoped for an exchange in a smaller size, but no dice. Seems all kids boots are sold out at Big 5. I had bought the boots without my DD at a Big 5 near work. I also tried several Targets and Kohl's as well. I will try Sports Authority and Sport Chalet tomorrow. Outdoor Science Camp is on the 12th, and the procrastinator in me is in full regalia! I did see a good pair at Land's End online. I wonder if Sears would carry the same shoes. The cashier at Kohl's suggested purchasing a waterproofing spray if I get desperate.

DH and I are going round and round about a new coffeemaker. DH (I drink tea) had a small 4 cup machine that he likes but it about worn out. We have a 12 cup Mr. Coffee in a cupboard in the garage (we use when we have guests). I told him to use this one as the "new" one so that no $$ are spent. He says that if he makes half a pot that it does not taste as good. I am not buying that argument. He is also concerned about the pot staying hot. I did point out to him that the old one does not keep the coffee in the pot hot and that he already microwaves it as he goes. He did say sheepishly that he may try it.