A Most Exciting Time of Year

It is time for a most exciting time of year.  It has nothing to do with this, however:

 The ice and snow around here have just been crazy.  Our area is expected to get another 6-12 inches tomorrow.  I'm not sure where we will put it!

No, the true excitement has to do with this:

I've started hunting down books.  I usually just collect for next year, but I thought I would also make the list for when E is in year four.  We had a very profitable trip to a local bookshop yesterday, profitable for me and the bookshop!  I love looking for new books!  It kind of keeps me going through the long months of February and March.  Those are the months I know we are almost done and that we should finish well but oh, we have been at this for such a long time.  The new books help me remember how exciting learning is and to take the time to enjoy each moment of it!