It's almost Thanksgiving week. And it's been almost a year since the day our family was finally together under one roof. It was November 21st last year that Cole was able to come home - we had the best Thanksgiving we've ever had having the boys both here and healthy. I remember feeling so strange about not being with our families on the holiday but we enjoyed so much just being with our own little family. So much has changed over the last year.
We are hosting Thanksgiving this year - I can't wait! We've got both sides of the family coming, and some extended family as well. It will be a great day with everyone together. The cousins will be together and to me, this is something I've looked forward to for many, many years. We are so blessed.
I can't help but remember how hard the holidays used to be - it was a hard time of the year as it approached and those who are still on the infertility roller coaster have been on my mind a lot. For many years, it was the norm not to be ecstatic about the holidays; and in many ways, that will always be ingrained in my being. It's not hard to remember how it felt as the holidays started approaching and everyone started to gear up - the music, the Christmas cards, Santa visits etc. My thoughts are always with those who are still waiting on their little blessings.
It's been a long week with the boys being sick. Cole had his first ear infection and handled it like a champ. Daddy left early Friday morning for a weekend away in Dallas so the boys and I have been solo. Sadly, Cole broke out in hives yesterday morning and we determined that he is allergic to his antibiotic - family history of allergy to penicillin so no surprise. We've stopped the meds, started benedryl and he seems to be doing just fine - he just doesn't look very good with red splotches all over his face, head and body. Hopefully it will start to go away soon so he's more comfortable and not so itchy.
Want to give a shout out to my dear Aunt who lost her dog yesterday. Meggie lived a great life for 14+ years and she will be missed so much. K, we're thinking of you as you get used to life without your little pal.
Despite the yuckies yesterday, the kids seemed to enjoy the sunshine later in the day. After My Gym in the morning and a lack of naps, we went out to Homestead Gardens yesterday for a "Christmas preview" and to see the lights and trains. It was a long busy day and everyone crashed hard by 7pm.
More later...
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