The soffit is breathing

It is so windy -- and cold -- that I am hearing sounds I have never heard before in this house! We have already been informed that there's a two-hour delay for school in the morning.

That's two extra hours I get to wrap gifts tonight!

I finished my shopping today. I am so relieved. I think I managed to get it done with minimal financial damage, though we'll see what the critics say on Christmas morning.