Least favorite week

It seems as though this, the last week before Thanksgiving, has become my least favorite week of the year. On the upside, Thanksgiving week is way up there among my favorites! But first we have to get through this week. I remember feeling very similar at this time last year. I think part of it is the anticipation of getting to the holidays, but I think a bigger part of it is the school schedule. We've been going solid, no breaks or days off, since early September at Labor Day. Even though the kids have school two days next week, I know there won't be any Spelling tests or heavy duty homework. I think the kids also feel the strain as it's been a battle and a struggle to get them to work on their work this week. I'm so looking forward to a few days off next week, and of course to the beginning of the holiday season!