We're trying to stick to last year's resolution and not do our holiday cards at the last minute. We should preface that intention with a little background. Although Alyssa has been able to have her cards postmarked every year by December 31st, Hilary has completely abandoned the idea of sending out cards that even resemble a New Year's greeting. Fortunately, for Hilary, one day in a scramble to get what had become her "President's Day" cards out on time, she realized her last name was Valentine and now can procrastinate sending out her greetings all the way 'til mid-February without guilt. So, in good faith, we're both thinking about holiday cards. Okay, we're thinking about them. We didn't say we'd actually done anything about them. But at least the idea has made it to the top of the list. We'll be so proud if we'll can check that box before we finish eating the Halloween candy which, at the rate we're going, might be Thursday. … [see more]