I know I have been a horrible blogger the last few months....just haven't been in the mood I guess. Part of the problem has been our internet issues at our house. We have time limits with the cell phone based internet card that we use and it seems that we meet our allotted amount with just the email checking etc that we do each month. I cannot access blogs from work. Blogging just went to the wayside.
But I have a lot to talk about this month, several big things going on that I just have to share with the world!
Savana is turning 16 in a couple of weeks..so hard to believe that tiny, tow headed baby is going to be driving all by herself on March 12th!
Both kids are taking vocal solos to contest this year. So March is very busy with concerts and Saturday contests at School of the Osage and another school in Jefferson City hosts the Districts. I will email all the dates as soon as I am sure of all the details. Savana is very good at keeping me in the loop. Lee not so much!
Last week I had a surgery on my tear ducts in both eyes, to try to open them back up. My last radioactive iodine treatment scarred and collapsed the tear ducts. So far, my new stents are not helping too much, but the Dr asssures me that I have to be patient to allow all the swelling to go down. I can't see swelling anymore but he thinks that the inside of my nose is irritated from the stents.
March is also busy with Dr appointments and scans. They are having me starting low iodine diet on March 11th, scans and possible treatment scheduled for the last week of March. Savana is bummed because this is the 2nd time that I have been low iodine for her birthday celebration. Means no cake or icecream for me. Those who know Savana can understand how sad this makes her. She is all in for a party! Don't worry, the party happens no matter what...but she is already working on a way to include a low iodine dessert. Gotta love her!
Savana and I have been volunteering at "Thrifty Threads", a local shop whose proceeds go to support Wonderland Camp. They provide jobs for handicapped individuals also. The owner has converted her attic space into a wonderland of formal wear. She bought and was donated hundreds of dresses and suits. It will be a rental/loaner program so kids can check out an outfit for prom. All they have to do is have it cleaned before they return it. Absolutely beautiful dresses! We have now organized, sized and set everything up for prom season! Huge job but really fun too.
I am totally rambling here but these snowy cold days tend to give me time to reflect on my life. Teenagers are a trial for parents but I have to say that I have the greatest kids. I woke up this morning to a birthday present from my crew...They bought a gorgeous frame and Savana thought long and hard to pick out the pictures. Shelby has already gone to work and both kids are still sleeping since there is no school today. I am sitting here with my coffee and enjoying the silence of the house. Really, for the first time in years, I feel calm and centered.
I am going to try to be a better blogger but no promises here! Hope everyone is staying warm and cozy. There went another snow plow! Love Kristi
