The Dirty Dish Fairy came while I was at work today.  I came home and the counters were clear.  So was the table.  I think it might be new but I'm not sure... its been such a long time since I've seen the table top.  My husband was busy outside as well.  He got out the lawnmower and mowed the dirt in the front yard.   He meant well so I didn't fuss about him running over my dandilions by the mailbox.   It was just kind of nice having flowers in the yard for a while.  Oh well, I guess I can stick some plastic poinsettia's in the planters by the window for a splash of color.  Nothing like a jump start on yard decorations for Christmas.