It’s the end of 2011, and the end of the longest period of time off I will have with my two kids…ever.  My daughter’s first day of school is tomorrow, it’s my first day back to work, and my son’s first day with his grandmother.  I am nervous and emotional…and happy for my daughter.  I think she is going to have a great time and that she is really ready for this transition.  It is sad for me to think of things changing.  Time marches on, though.  I have savored every moment of all this time I have had with them with no work, no school, no obligations.  We’ve had a lot of fun.  But it’s on to the next chapter.  I hope 2012 is a good year for my family, and for yours.