Sunday, January 24, 2010
Christmas 09 and the Winter Season
Here it is 2010 already. They were right when they say time flies! I'm finally feeling better after being sick on and off literally since September. Jacob has another mild cold this week, but I guess that's par for the course with preschool, play dates and shopping carts, even though I thoroughly wipe them down. I ended up with bronchitis and possibly a touch of pneumonia right smack during Christmas. I was actually at the dr Christmas Eve. Never in my life have I ever had either and hope that I never do again.
As most of you experienced the big snow just before Christmas that in some places is just now melting. Some call it the "blizzard of '09", but my friends, isn't a blizzard supposed to be wildly blowing winds and whiteouts? This was just a big, big snow of 11-16+ inches. Too bad we were too sick to get out and make snowmen or sled. Speaking of, I have never, ever been sledding or snow tubing or the like. I have a feeling that's going to change! I hope we are well enough for the next measurable snow! We also lost power after the snow started on Friday afternoon and did not come back on until early Wednesday morning. I was prepared, but not as prepared as I should have been to be home alone with Jacob and just a kerosene heater for backup heat and cooking. He isn't a big fan of candles, waiting on food and playing in the dim light without the occasional video! He also challenged me with throwing up his kerosene heated supper 4 times that night. No running water (we're on a well), no lights, no Bill. We have to give him up during bad weather to keep the estate alive and well. By Saturday morning, Bill was able to make it home through all the fallen trees in his 4 wheel drive truck, pack us all up and head over to his parents until the power came back on. I'm just glad there's only 3 of us to fit in the cab of his truck!
During this time, I barely knew what day of the week it was due to being so sick and out of routine. I don't think I even wrapped one present for Christmas. Bill helped out on that end. He too even caught a mild round of the bronchial stuff, but pulled through. Since then, I've started a good daily dose of vitamin C and probiotics. I can tell a BIG difference!
Speaking of Christmas...I had a few things saved up for a while from different sales, so plenty to keep Jacob busy. His favorite thing of all just happened to be blank paper and crayons. Now if it would only stay that way! We were able to pull it together to have Christmas Eve at my parents, Christmas morning at our house and Christmas day at Bill's parents. It was a lot to put into 2 days. Note: I'm rethinking how next year is laid out. It's very exhausting and we don't really get a chance to stop and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas - the birth of Jesus.
Jacob has really enjoyed what he received and I'm able to pull some things out that I put back as he gets a little older and on wintry days to keep him stimulated and occupied. He really is amazing, every single day. He absorbs so much and is both funny and challenging as he learns more how to communicate and tries to do things by himself.
I have been quiet on the blog site for a while now and while I've enjoyed the spare time - which was taken up by becoming a coupon queen - I feel like I'm doing a disservice to ourselves and Jacob for not capturing more of his life in these words and stories. So, I vow to keep a bit more frequent recollection of major events and happenings. Can you believe, he's almost two?!?
As most of you experienced the big snow just before Christmas that in some places is just now melting. Some call it the "blizzard of '09", but my friends, isn't a blizzard supposed to be wildly blowing winds and whiteouts? This was just a big, big snow of 11-16+ inches. Too bad we were too sick to get out and make snowmen or sled. Speaking of, I have never, ever been sledding or snow tubing or the like. I have a feeling that's going to change! I hope we are well enough for the next measurable snow! We also lost power after the snow started on Friday afternoon and did not come back on until early Wednesday morning. I was prepared, but not as prepared as I should have been to be home alone with Jacob and just a kerosene heater for backup heat and cooking. He isn't a big fan of candles, waiting on food and playing in the dim light without the occasional video! He also challenged me with throwing up his kerosene heated supper 4 times that night. No running water (we're on a well), no lights, no Bill. We have to give him up during bad weather to keep the estate alive and well. By Saturday morning, Bill was able to make it home through all the fallen trees in his 4 wheel drive truck, pack us all up and head over to his parents until the power came back on. I'm just glad there's only 3 of us to fit in the cab of his truck!
During this time, I barely knew what day of the week it was due to being so sick and out of routine. I don't think I even wrapped one present for Christmas. Bill helped out on that end. He too even caught a mild round of the bronchial stuff, but pulled through. Since then, I've started a good daily dose of vitamin C and probiotics. I can tell a BIG difference!
Speaking of Christmas...I had a few things saved up for a while from different sales, so plenty to keep Jacob busy. His favorite thing of all just happened to be blank paper and crayons. Now if it would only stay that way! We were able to pull it together to have Christmas Eve at my parents, Christmas morning at our house and Christmas day at Bill's parents. It was a lot to put into 2 days. Note: I'm rethinking how next year is laid out. It's very exhausting and we don't really get a chance to stop and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas - the birth of Jesus.
Jacob has really enjoyed what he received and I'm able to pull some things out that I put back as he gets a little older and on wintry days to keep him stimulated and occupied. He really is amazing, every single day. He absorbs so much and is both funny and challenging as he learns more how to communicate and tries to do things by himself.
I have been quiet on the blog site for a while now and while I've enjoyed the spare time - which was taken up by becoming a coupon queen - I feel like I'm doing a disservice to ourselves and Jacob for not capturing more of his life in these words and stories. So, I vow to keep a bit more frequent recollection of major events and happenings. Can you believe, he's almost two?!?
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