I was under the impression that my housecleaners might show up this morning, so went through and did most of the pre-prep schlep yesterday and this morning - put pots and pans away, clear the papers off the couch, pick the books and assorted detritus off the bed so they don't end up mysterious places.

Turns out it's next week, but the cleared out house is All Good. (Especially since I will be pretty busy next Sunday afternoon.) The house is about as tidy as it gets at the moment and I'm caffienated and ready to go - a good start to the work week.

(Must call parents before they take off for spring training - local weather watchers note that their departure for PHX usually means it's nice up here, where they left.)