The week between Christmas and New Years

Makenna is home from school for 10 days and we have been trying to find things to do each day this week. Can I just say that I'm not used to being home all day with her. Needlesstosay, I'm sleep great at night. LOL!

Monday we stayed home all day since the winds were updwards for 60 miles per hour -- Sheesh! When there was a calm in the storm, we took the jeep out for a spin. Let me tell you, when Makenna gets her drivers license she better not be driving the way she does in the jeep. She doesn't pay attention and runs into other cars and people. She's always changing the radio station and talking on her cell phone. I've created a monster. Check out the new wheels!

Tuesday we went to build-a-bear. Makenna made her ump-teenth bear. This one came home with Hello Kitty PJ's and Slippers. Guess what her name is... PRINCESS (I'm sure this is a phase and at somepoint SOON not everything will have to have the name princess). After build-a-bear, we came home and tried out my new camera. I've had my eye on the nikon D60 for a long time, and finally made it a reality this week.

Wednesday we went to the park and out to lunch. It was very mild today and no wind. They say it's returning though so we thought we better hand out outside while the opportunity presented itself.

Thursday we didn't do much. Happy News Years to everyone. This was a lazy day for Makenna and I. We watched movies, read books, and did laundry. Not one of those days that goes down in the history books.

Finally - the last day of the week. I think I'm getting antsy to get back to work and get into a routine. I've been home from work since November 24th reecovering from major surgery. It's time to get back to it! Besides, my house stays cleaner when no one is home. :-)! Not sure what Mak'D and I are going to do today. It's supposed to be 65 degrees. Not that I'm complaining, but this is spring weather. We'll probably go feed the ducks at the park and take the jeep for a spin.

Christmas Craziness

Chrsitmas Eve, Makenna and I spent the evening with mom and dad. Then Christmas morning, Mom and Dad came to our house. What fun it was to open presents under our own tree this year. I really think Makenna enjoyed being at home. I cooked, which is ironic since I can't eat for 7 weeks, but I managed to make it though the sweet smells. It's easier than I thought to keep things simple.

Makenna primping for chrurch on Christmas Eve


Princess Makenna all grown up.


Makenna and Kyra. Aren't they the cutest


Christmas morning waiting for Nana and Pop

Trying out the new jeep. Loves the working
radio more than anything else. My girl loves her music!

Christmas Eve Magic

Christmas Eve started this year like any other Christmas Eve. Finishing last minute shopping/wrapping, rushing to get ready for Chruch, dinner at mom and dad's and opening a few gifts.

I was getting ready to leave to pick Makenna up from daycare at about 12:00 when the door bell rang. A woman I had never seen before had a cute little basket that she handed me. When I opened the basket, there was an 8 week old Yorkshire Terrier puppy inside along with all the "fixins". A pink bed, a pink sweater, a pink color, a small bag of food, treats, blanket etc. Before I had a chance to run after this woman to find out who is was, she was gone!

Not more than 3 weeks ago, our little white Bichon, Miley, ran away! Since I had just had surgery and couldn't drive, I did all my Christmas shopping online this year. As all you online shoppers know, nothing EVER arrives as it was ordered. A box here and there over the course of several weeks. Needlesstosay, I got to know the UPS man pretty well. What a swell guy too, He knew I couldn't life anything so he always made me one of his last stops so he could bring the packages inside. He's married and has a young family and talks about them like any doting husband/dad would. A few weeks ago, we had a week of REALLY cold nights -- 18 below a few nights with wind chill---BRRR! One night he came to deliver a package and Miley took off out the door. By the time I got my shoes and coat one and got Makenna ready to go outside, Miley was gone. I have called all the shelters, dog pounds, vet offices etc and no such luck. Makenna's heart was broken. There was no way I was going to get another dog. I can't go through this again. 2008 was a bad dog year for us -- Ok, just a bad year for us in general and I didn't want to rock the boat anymore. I slowly suggested to Makenna that Miley wouldn't be coming home. THEN...This happened. Who bought this puppy? Why? The only one I can think of is the UPS man,l but I'm not certain that's the case either. Regarless, This was a little dose of Christmas Magic for us and Makenna and I are both very happy.

Here is a picture of our newest addition - "Princess Gingerbread Spice" - A.K.A. "GINGER". She is all of 1 pound 6 oz. Very small, but very sweet. She's already going Potty outside. YAY!

GINGER

Never give up beliving in the Magic!

Oh, Makenna!

Things around my house have been less than stable in the past month and needlesstosay, Makenna is acting out. To begin with, she doesn't know who her mom is -- Me or Nana? She calls Nana mom all the time. I know my mom has hard a time being Mom and Grandma. Not an easy task I'm sure.

The other night Makenna woke up screaming in the middle of the night. She was complaining that her legs hurt. She would let me hold her or anything. Of Course I was worried but figured it was just growing pains. Still convienced of that actually but to be sure I kept her home from school on Monday to observe how she acted and walked. All was fine!

This morning she peed the bed (yes, she was sleeping with me) at abut 2:30am. We moved to her room to complete the night and as soon as we got there she started complaining of her ear hurting. Great! What else can hurt...Legs, ears....UGH! I got her to school and after an additional day home, she cried. I feel sorry for her because things in her little world haven't really been normal for a few months now. I left her crying knowing she would soon stop and go about her day doing art projects and playing with her friends. Not more than 2 hours later, I get a call from the school that Makenna is still complaining of her ear hurting and she "looked" sick. Great! She just had an ear infection 3 weeks ago so I'm thinking it's not possible for her to get another one right away. So, I went to get her and as soon as I got there she was happy, running around, playing and enjoying herself. What happened to the hurting ear? At this point, I knew she was faking so she could come home and do fun things. Little does she know, I sleep a lot during the day still recovering from surgery. So, to teach her a lesson, I took her to the doctors. I talked to the doctor before we got there and shared with her what I was suspecting was gaoing on. She played along and when she was done with the exam, she told Makenna she needed to go back to school and the doctors were for sick kids and she shouldn't make up things. WAY TO GO DOCTOR! We talked about loosing privlidges and we all have to do things we doon't like to do. I.e. Mommy doesn't always like going to work, but I do.

When I picked Makenna up from school today I asked her what she was doing tomorrow. The response was "I'm going to school and I wont even cry". We'll see if that's the case tomorrow, but it's a good start.

Updates

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. It's been a crazy few months.

I had stomach surgery on November 25th. The surgery seemed to go well then I had some internal bleeding and had to have several blood transfusions. What was supposed to be 2 days in the hospital endedup being 5. Boy was I glad to get home. Home for 10 days after surgery was my folks house. It was nice to have someone there incase I had complications but I was ready to come home. I still really weak and my stomach still hurts alittle. The dizziness I think is the biggest issue. Hopefully as I regain my strength, that will go away. Only time will tell though.

Makenna is doing well. She sure enjoyed being with Nana and Pop for 2 1/2 weeks but is back at home with me. She is excited about Christmas this year and is looking forward to a visit from Santa. I'm excited too. Which I was feeling a little better to enjoy it more. I barely got the tree up let alone any other decorations. ;-)

Think that's about it for now. More posts in a few days.