Oh dear about dear Carol--we all send tons of love. Is everything sorted now?
We need to make a running list of all Lena’s birthday themes and party conditions because one day we won’t remember all the details. Kudos for always taking things in stride and not postponing—we, on the other hand, still have a Harry Potter party deficit with Bevan waiting patiently! Lena hitting double digits is definitely something to celebrate along with the decade of parenting milestone--our communal years of parenting are starting to add up, even though figuring out how to parent can sometimes still feel so unchartered!
Bevan had a play date today and at the last minute I found a friend for Lyndall—I'm quite proud of myself, since that set the scene for an afternoon of hardcore playing and nobody feeling left out. I didn’t hear one unhappy word, but I did get asked to supply a number of cups of hot chocolate—I also received a gorgeous picture made out of fake petals and wood glue.
Bevan had his first fencing lesson on Saturday and loved it even though they haven’t used real “swords” yet. Lyndall starts ballet at a new studio this week. For some reason I thought there was no school scheduled for tomorrow, but I guess it was Thanksgiving break that spilled over onto Monday. Tonight we realized that it's off to class tomorrow for B & L and our holidays are over. Even our long drive is a dimming memory.
We were talking about Abe Lincoln while driving through Springfield and I told Lyndall that it’s possible to visit the house he lived in before moving to Washington. Lyndall looked concerned and said, “That will be like Goldie Locks!” Her explanation? "We’ll visit his house but he won’t be there!" I keep smiling when I imagine Abe Lincoln as a bear and whether he preferred to eat his porridge "hot, cold, or just right!"
Now I'm visualizing your family as three bears in your new house, and I'm so glad to have a picture of the surroundings. Thanks for letting us try out all your chairs and the great curry feast. We loved welcoming in 2012 with you--definitely made driving every single mile worth it, although actually seeing you makes me miss you even more!
Here's to another year of our wonderful friendship and a great 2012. We do need to record all those resolutions and make them happen.
Love you lots!
Deborah-Eve
It's so comforting that both Lynn and Adrienne have the time available to watch over Carol's care. I'm sure it's difficult to work in health care but it is also shocking how many mistakes are made. Husbands, take note! Absolute vigilance and assertiveness are required!
ReplyDeleteThe good news from Decatur is that the white cell count looks good, the fever has passed, and the images taken yesterday of what was a suspected new abscess of the wound is something else, though I am not sure what. The talked-about surgery has been cancelled. Carol may get to go home in a few days. They are rightfully very cautious about suspected MRSA.
Hugs to those brave kids returning to school after break. Ours amazingly has caught her 7:09 bus 3 for 3, after barely being able to rouse her in the mornings over break--and the weeks before it as well.
I believe a new leaf has been turned over! New year, new decade, new leaf.
Keep us posted on your news too!!
Another Carol update: Finally the sore on her hip is looking better rather than worse. She's still on heavy-duty antibiotics, but it seems hopeful she'll be home by the weekend. I am so grateful to my other two sisters for being there for her all the time. It is exhausting to be in the hospital.
ReplyDeleteOn the home front, Lena is 5 for 5 at catching that 7:09 bus in 2012. Yay Lena!