Okay, I am going to fess up now and let you in on two secrets. I live in the Clearwater Beach, FL area and tomorrow is my 43rd birthday. Trudging, Congrats on two months!! I know how weird Christmases are in tropical areas. I grew up in PA, went to college in VA and raised my babies in NC, so this is still new to me. (my third Christmas here) It is so funny to see people buying boots and sweaters. What?!? I think everyone misses the snow and cold on Christmas but that is about it! Trudging, your heart has to be aching with your daughter. Mine is with my mother. The holidays have always been an emotionally charged time for me. There usually always was a family drama, even as a child. One time my parents announced to my sister and I that they were getting divorced on Christmas Eve. I usually enjoy myself more around the times surrounding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, than on the actual days. Luckily, I think my kids love Christmas, so I have been a good faker.