Back to Life

Well,
Everyone has to go back to work and school tomorrow. My dad, who has been working in Montana for the past 4 months, has to go back tomorrow too. He has to go back to very cold weather and tons of snow.
All the children were pretty good today. That is because the oldest wasn't here most of the day. The twins were in a really good mood and played most of the day in their kitchen. The house looks like a tornado hit it. I did not manage to get the Christmas decorations down. So, with that and all the presents everywhere, it is really a mess. I need another week off so I can get it cleaned up while the kids are at school.
We met my dad to get our oldest tonight. As soon as we pulled away, she and my son started fighting immediately. I don't get it!! They almost cannot stand to be around each other. I know they love each other and my son tries really hard to make her happy with him. She just starts in with him anytime he is around. I know my brother and I fought when we were young and now we get along really well and love each other very much. I pray this is what happens to my children. I try to teach them that family is the most important thing and they will always have each other to rely on and love.
So, as far as my resolution I made in an earlier post. I have taken some wonderful advise from a dear friend and decided to have quarterly meals. I am still working on a guest list. The first dinner may be artists and theologians I know. I am going to mix it up and not invite only people from Mansfield. I need to pick a day and a menu.
I also thought about something I am going to do monthly. I am going to do one art/decorating project around my house. Since I have every Friday off, I will spend most of the day working on this project. My first project is to create an art room. I said back in July I was going to do this. Well, January is when it is going to happen. I have to decide which room I am going to use. I have a choice of 2. There is a small office downstairs off the entry and there is a larger "play room" upstairs next to the master bedroom. Right now the kids use it as a t.v./junk room. Sometimes they play in it, but it is always a mess. The office is also a huge mess with art stuff just thrown in it. So, do I take the kid's room and make it a room we can all use, or do I use the smaller room downstairs? Suggestions??