in the bleak midwinter

i'm such a lousy blogger these days. the days are just packed. right now we're preparing the kid's skiing trips. they'll be away for almost four days with their classes - both at the same time. what's a mum and dad supposed to do with all that time??
my mood has been a bit unstable so far this february. i'm not sure whether it's some big existential stuff (again... sigh), or just uneasiness about the snow that never leaves. but at least, i can hear the birds sing now.