Yes, I'm still here...

Although it has been a while since I last posted something!

I have been released by the surgeon, so back to the normal stuff. Leah has been very concerned about when I could pick her up, go swimming (like this weather is swimming weather!) and do all the other stuff I did before I had surgery. Well, now I can. I am also back on track working out this week. It feels good. I also made it back to Seth's school to volunteer today. I forgot how much I enjoyed it! There is nothing like a bunch of 2nd & 1st graders glad to see you.

Scott & I both are feeling less stressed. We had a big meeting at church on Sunday which went really well. They approved the proposed budget & the building improvements. We both were involved with both items, so it was good to know that the church wants to move forward, too! I actually stepped out of my comfort zone and was liturgist on Sunday, too. I talked about why I loved my church. I was amazed when I went through the visitor info...we had 37 visiting families there on Sunday! If I had known that, I might have been more nervous.

Leah is still loving preschool. This week the topic has been dinosaurs. It is interesting to hear a 4 yr old's perspective on dinosaurs, so we've had a few laughs.

We also received info about preschool next year. Our options are: Olmstead with all day preschool integrated with the special needs kids that would cost $548/mo and includes before & after school care (no options on this), Rolling Green AM preschool that would be on the alternative calendar or Webster AM preschool that is a 15 minute drive out West daily. The second options are only $225/month. I think we have decided that Leah will go to Rolling Green again this coming year. I can't see spending the money for care that isn't needed or wasting our resources driving so far each day. This does mean that she will begin school on July 24 and have some longer breaks in the fall & spring which DOES NOT match Seth's school schedule. What a difficult decision!

I have been busy with soccer stuff this week. I have found rooms for the competitive teams for the spring/summer tournaments out of town and met with registrars to form Spring rec teams for the U9-U14 players. It has been busy that is for sure! That explains why I haven't had time to call regularly...

It's Over...Yeah!!!

My "green" gallbladder is officially GONE! I survived surgery & recovery and returned home around 7 PM. I did have quite a bit of nausa after the surgery, but feel really good this morning. I haven't even had to take the vicadin!

Thank you to all for your kindness & prayers. Pastor Emily brought me a beautiful prayer shawl made by Alberta Bowler-Keeler. I really appreciated having that to keep me warm yesterday. I could feel the love and prayer wrapped around me.

Seth is off with Aunt Ashley to try snowboarding. After my experience sledding a couple of weeks ago, I am NOT going to try snowboarding. Bonnie Grandma & Leah are playing tea party. I don't feel that good yet!

I will be back at it soon!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all! We enjoyed a nice evening with Alexis, Billy, Nora & Ashley. Scott grilled steak & chicken, made focacia bread, smashed garlic potatoes and honey glazed baby carrots. It was all topped off with a Cold Stone chocolate cake (and red twists for those of us not eating ice cream). Yum! I had to have a tiny bit.

Today I met with the surgeon about my gall bladder. Yup...It's coming out! I get an upper GI x-ray on Friday. Once that is ok'd, I have surgery on Jan. 11 in the afternoon. Thanks Mom for agreeing to come down to stay with the kids! It's supposedly the most common surgery performed in the US. The surgeon said he personally did 250 last year! That is a little reassuring...

Thankfully the kids return to school tomorrow. They would otherwise turn into mini TV's I am sure! They did enjoy game time yesterday at church. Seth loves Hyper Dash. He gets to run against his own time and it's a game! They also are enjoying the mini trampoline they received for Christmas. Uncle Billy delivered it Monday (THANKS!!!). It won't fit down the stairs, so it sits in the living room until one of us decides to take it apart and move it. So far Seth's longests jumping stretch was 400 jumps yesterday. They have decided to jump 100 times then let the other have a turn. At least they aren't fighting over it yet...

Here's to the best new year yet!