Everyone except me just left for an outing at the coast. We hadn't planned it because early forecasts said today was going to be crap. However, the sun is shining and it's almost warm out so they all went for a drive. They'll be gone for a few hours. I can't get over how quiet the house is now. It's nice to have a bit of time to myself to focus on getting some stuff done without having to worry what everyone is doing and whether anyone needs anything. I might even lie down for a quick nap.

Status-wise, I'm good and still think I'm a bit ahead of schedule. Might have time to sit down for a while later this evening and get a full night's sleep even. I believe the plan is for them to get back from their outing around 1800 with take-out food for dinner. Then they'll be going to a 1930 showing of Bolt tonight. If I can stay focused and not end up napping for 5 hours, everything should get done with no problem. Now I'm off to fold up a bit of laundry then make pudding for the pies.