Can't wait to read that introduction :-)
"Hectic" in that context means: fulfilled - right? Hehe
I will have one of these weekens, too. Will jump over to another island tomorrow and see my best friend an her family again, as well as my mom and her friends and the dog and... yeah! I love these kind of family time, it's always so heart-warming.
Big hugs sweetie and we keep in touch!