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So many things have been going on in the past few months. I don't have time for a long entry right now, but I really need to get everything off my chest and out of my head.
1. Will is now five. He's in Kindergarten and growing up so fast. His teacher actually wanted to skip him to First grade, because his reading and math skills are well above the average kindergartener. He's reading and comprehending on a 2nd-3rd grade level, and his math skills are 1st-2nd grade. He is telling time and writing in cursive. Yes, cursive. I know, right?? Kid's a freakin' genius, I tell ya.
2. We found out that all the problems Mama (Pam) has been dealing with were the result of a stroke she suffered last year. It has knocked us for a loop, and she's adjusting, but it's still difficult. It's gonna be a long process, and there's a chance she might not ever restore her short-term memory to 100%. But we're learning to deal with it, and she's doing better.
3. Nanny was diagnosed with cancer. My 27-year cancer surviving grandmother was diagnosed with cancer. Talk about a kick in the balls. It surprised everyone, because she never gets sick. Ever. Even her doctor said she is completely healthy, except for the cancer. Luckily within a week of being diagnosed, she had surgery to remove most of it. There are still a few spots where it has spread, but they can't do anything about that until after her chemo treatments, and those are scheduled to being the first of next year. Of course I'm freaking out, because it's my Nanny. And her father and sister both died from colon cancer. But unlike them, Nanny is healthy and stubborn as hell.
4. I went shopping with mom for my birthday and Christmas presents, and it was awesome! I loved it because we haven't been able to spend much time together lately, and also because I got to pick out my gifts. I got some awesome new tops and a couple cute dresses.
5. Hubby and I got to go out for dinner on our anniversary. It was a nice, albeit short excursion. But I loved that for once, we actually got to do something ON our anniversary, not days after.
6. Thanksgiving has been nuts this year. Because Nanny's been a bit weak, mom and I decided to tackle cooking the big dinner. It was insane, but we had a good time. Then we had to rush to the Barnett dinner. Everyone was there, except for Jess (who is still in Kyrgyzstan). We did our Christmas gift exchange, and I got awesome pillows.....even though I stole them from Mama, lol. Then we headed to Winchester on Friday for leftovers, and had another great time. We got to see some family we hadn't seen in years, and are looking forward to Chinese Christmas this year!!
7. I got most of the house cleaned by Sunday, and even got my tree up! It still isn't decorated, and there are boxes of decorations everywhere, but the holiday season is officially here! I just hope to get the house decorated so I can focus on work and making everyone's gifts.
There are a million more things, but those are the most prominent. I promise to fill you guys in on all the details...later. Now I'm off to be SuperMom and get the sick kiddos in bed.
1. Will is now five. He's in Kindergarten and growing up so fast. His teacher actually wanted to skip him to First grade, because his reading and math skills are well above the average kindergartener. He's reading and comprehending on a 2nd-3rd grade level, and his math skills are 1st-2nd grade. He is telling time and writing in cursive. Yes, cursive. I know, right?? Kid's a freakin' genius, I tell ya.
2. We found out that all the problems Mama (Pam) has been dealing with were the result of a stroke she suffered last year. It has knocked us for a loop, and she's adjusting, but it's still difficult. It's gonna be a long process, and there's a chance she might not ever restore her short-term memory to 100%. But we're learning to deal with it, and she's doing better.
3. Nanny was diagnosed with cancer. My 27-year cancer surviving grandmother was diagnosed with cancer. Talk about a kick in the balls. It surprised everyone, because she never gets sick. Ever. Even her doctor said she is completely healthy, except for the cancer. Luckily within a week of being diagnosed, she had surgery to remove most of it. There are still a few spots where it has spread, but they can't do anything about that until after her chemo treatments, and those are scheduled to being the first of next year. Of course I'm freaking out, because it's my Nanny. And her father and sister both died from colon cancer. But unlike them, Nanny is healthy and stubborn as hell.
4. I went shopping with mom for my birthday and Christmas presents, and it was awesome! I loved it because we haven't been able to spend much time together lately, and also because I got to pick out my gifts. I got some awesome new tops and a couple cute dresses.
5. Hubby and I got to go out for dinner on our anniversary. It was a nice, albeit short excursion. But I loved that for once, we actually got to do something ON our anniversary, not days after.
6. Thanksgiving has been nuts this year. Because Nanny's been a bit weak, mom and I decided to tackle cooking the big dinner. It was insane, but we had a good time. Then we had to rush to the Barnett dinner. Everyone was there, except for Jess (who is still in Kyrgyzstan). We did our Christmas gift exchange, and I got awesome pillows.....even though I stole them from Mama, lol. Then we headed to Winchester on Friday for leftovers, and had another great time. We got to see some family we hadn't seen in years, and are looking forward to Chinese Christmas this year!!
7. I got most of the house cleaned by Sunday, and even got my tree up! It still isn't decorated, and there are boxes of decorations everywhere, but the holiday season is officially here! I just hope to get the house decorated so I can focus on work and making everyone's gifts.
There are a million more things, but those are the most prominent. I promise to fill you guys in on all the details...later. Now I'm off to be SuperMom and get the sick kiddos in bed.
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