By a thread? Oh no...although totally to be expected. Big hugs to you!
I've been cleaning like a madman in anticipation of my son, his wife, and by 1-year-old granddaughter's visit next week. Everything under three feet has gotten scrutiny. My other son gets home from school tonight...he goes to Franciscan University in Ohio.
Hey, if chatting over the Holidays will help, I'll sure be around. Try to spoil yourself a little, okay...just so you can get by.
I'll bake you some hot cookies....I think I can send them via this cookie tray on the side of my laptop.