One month...

Let me start by saying that I am amazed I went more than a month without posting anything. It feels weird and a bit crazy. I have tried to update but it has gotten to be a pain. My pictures wouldn't upload and then I went from having the desktop all to myself to sharing it with three other people. I am not complaining, I just haven't had motivation to blog when the desktop has been free.

A little information about the last month.

Matt, Brian's brother is still staying with us. Not to sound corny or anything but it has been good to have him around. Brian enjoys his company and conversation, Aidan enjoys playing with Uncle Matt and watching television with him, and I enjoy the break from both Brian and Aidan and I enjoy the extra set of hands for things around the house. Matt has been good about entertaining Aidan while I do housework/day care work/cooking etc. Matt shoveled our driveway last night for us, that was very nice.

This last month has been busy for a number of little reasons. We virtually have sold the truck. We haven't exchanged any titles or anything but someone else is paying the payments and then after the first of the year they plan on buying it from us. What a little relief that will be! It is sad that we have been getting rid of all of Brian's vehicles but he seems okay with it. Because we are down to one car, we are always on the move.

This last month at the day care I have worked 16 out of 20 workable days. Funny how my pretend job has turned itself into a real job. I am not complaining, too much, because I love being able to help out during the holidays and all the money spent in regards to them. I only have one complaint about the day care; there are not enough substitutes. I am a substitute. I know I shouldn't complain because that means that I will be getting lots of shifts, and I love shifts. But, for example, Aidan got sick and because I was working I couldn't find anyone to come and sub for me (the sub). Thank goodness for my grandparents (Aidan's Great Grandparents), they have saved me lots this last week.

That being discussed Aidan has been to the doctor three times this last month. In mid-October I finally got him into the doctor for his well baby checkup. It was late and well past due, but the doctor said that with two shots we could get Aidan all caught up. At this visit we also decided to get the flu shot (both of us) and then we discussed with the doctor about his statistics. Aidan's head circumference was in the 95th percentile (I forget the exact measurement~~37 inches maybe), his height is 40 inches tall making him in the 97th percentile and his weight, at 42 pounds put him at 103rd percentile. The doctor told me I needed to try and get him to lose four pounds and then he would be ideal. I was slightly disgusted by this comment, but I understand. Aidan is by no means FAT. I am FAT! Aidan is just, Aidan he isn't FAT! I digress.

While at the doctor appointment, I mentioned earlier both of us getting flu shots. Aidan went first and got very mad at the nurse, understandably I am afraid. But the funny part was when it was my turn. Aidan was across the room watching the nurse like a hawk, once she pulled out the needle for my arm, Aidan attacked her. "You are mean, you don't hurt my mommy. Stop it! Stop it!" It was both endearing and silly. Luckily I only had the one shot because she was finishing up as he began to attack. I gave him a big hug and told him that mommy was fine and that the nurse didn't hurt me. Everything was okay. As we were leaving Aidan noticed some suckers. He looked at the nurse and said " I get one for being so nice." I said to Aidan "You weren't very nice, I don't think you should get one, you hurt the nurses feelings." To which Aidan replied "if she say sorry first, I say sorry. Then we both get suckers." The nurse laughed and then they made up and Aidan got a sucker. Sometimes I am curious as to whether or not it is a good idea for us to be going to the day care, then on days like these I realize that he really is learning stuff. My son is learning how to compromise/negotiate.

The second doctors visit was because one of his shots made me nervous. Aidan has never reacted to any shots in the past but the pneumoccoal was horrible for him. His leg grew red and swollen and was very warm to the touch. After about three days we took him into the doctor and he said that it was normal. Two days later Aidan had a huge bruise on his leg. Now his is fine.

Last Thursday, Aidan threw up at day care. Poor guy! I couldn't get off so Bob and Virgie came and got him and babysat him until I got off. Throughout the weekend he grew lathargic and ornery. Constant vomiting and then he had some major eye boogers. On Monday we took him to the doctor. From looking at him across the room she knew exactly what he had. Pink eye in both eyes, a ruptured blood vessel in his right eye, a cold and then she found that he had a severe ear infection in his left ear (she couldn't believe it hadn't ruptured). Fast forward two days. Mom has contracted pink eye and the cold. Dad has contracted the cold. And Aidan is on the mend and quite happy. I love medicine.

Yesterday we got our first major snowfall of the year. Everyone called it a blizzard. We were supposed to get something like 10 inches of snow in six hours. We got like 4 inches in 12 hours. Winter advisory is still in effect but I don't expect much from it. The sun is shinning and it is freezing cold outside.

Our Christmas shopping is 87% complete. I love it! I really hate Christmas shopping in December. People lose their common sense and the meaning of the season. People are vicious and I would just prefer to avoid all the Scrooges involved with Christmas. I am actually looking forward to putting up Christmas decorations this weekend.

And that is in a nutshell our month.