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So, I feel liberated. We decided NOT to send Christmas Cards this year…what a relief! I stress of the right card, the write words for the annual news letter and alas the right picture where all four of us look good at the same time. This year, I’m not gonna do it. I am sending good thoughts, glad tidings and Christmas Wishes out into the world but am NOT doing it on paper this year. I wonder if it will cut down on the cards we receive. I hope not. I LOVE Christmas cards, Holiday cards, and good thoughts ANY time of year. Perhaps, when life has settled down, I will send a St. Patrick’s Day card; we’re not Irish, BUT we all do look good in kelley green. For now, all is calm/all is bright…

Much love and many blessings to you all!

So, I’ve got my first women’s well check in almost five years. I know, I know, not good. I always was sure to take care of that before…now, I have kids. I’m the last one to go to the doctor, dentist or potty for that matter. But, I’ve got it written on every calendar, in my iPhone and have filled out all the forms. Now, if they would just replace that paper gown with a nice bathrobe, lend me some soft, fuzzy socks, set up a warming tray for their tools of torture and kindly serve me a glass of wine, I’d be a little less anxious. I will be glad for the hour or so to myself…until, I’m greeted by the grumpy receptionist and the scale.

Have a good day.

Xoxo
Kristi

So, I can’t get an ent to see Joe today or tomorrow. The ent who did Chet’s tonsillectomy won’t work Joe in. No one seems to understand why I don’t want to take the wait and see approach. They don’t get that wait and see ended up with mystery fever and major issues. I want ONE thing to go smoothly for the boy. Tubes are supposed to work; these were supposed to stay in for two years. I made an appointment with joe’s other pediatrician…hopefully, he can get us in to an ent that can understand why I feel this is urgent. I’m a big ball of emotions right now. I’m frustrated and mad and sad and a whole lot of other stuff buddies into exhausted which doesn’t help. I feel like I can’t fix it, and we all know how I am with not being in control. That doesn’t work for me. Gotta get this out so that when we pick the boy up from school, I can be positive and patient. Positive and patient. Positive and patient. Didn’t I just tell the oldest that same thing this morning. Ironic, no?!?

So, the good news is the first half of the first week of first grade has been a success. Joe is thrilled with his new teacher and getting back to a routine has helped his behavior. Chet sailed through his tonsillectomy and adenoid removal like a champ.

Now…I rant…or vent…

If you recall we spent September of last year until just a few months ago in one doctor’s office after another. And, it all began just. like. this. Joe’s tube is galling out of his ear. I don’t know of it’s still in his eardrum, but I can see it. He had the “long term” tubes put in at the beginning of the year. Uh. It’s only been six months!!!

Next. I’ve got one week to get a very stubborn tooth out of his mouth or it’s extractions. He loves his dentist. I SO don’t want that to change.

It’s all a bit overwhelming. Why couldn’t the tube come out during the summer break. Noooo! It’s got to Be just like last year. Blech. I’m sure it will be fine. I’m sure it will be fine. I’m sure it will be fine…so now you know.

I’m still counting my blessings; even as I bi€<}!

XOXOXO kristi &co.

I haven’t been on in so long I forgot my password…sheesh, I’m going to end up having a sheet of paper next to my computer with all my secret codes written down. Now that I’ve “cracked the code” I only have a few minutes before I’m to go get the boy. We’ve gotten some much needed rain today; still need LOADS more, but beggars can’t be choosers, right?

In other news, I applied for a teachers aide position at joe’s school. I doubt I get a call for an interview; however, I’m a little excited about the prospect. That being said, I’m not looking for a job…so, if I get it great. If not, I’ll gladly go back to happy house.

Hope you are all happy and well!

Xoxoxo
Kristi and co