Altered Thanksgiving

Well, our Thanksgiving has been up-ended as of today. Charli had her 15 month check up on Friday, November 14th. During that visit she got 4 shots. One of them was the chicken pox vaccine. And of course she had to react to it. Sunday night I noticed a few spots around her neck. By yesterday she has what appears to be a rash but is actually a very mild case of chicken pox. I didn't freak as well, I had them twice. But my next and most crucial thought was about Eric. He just finished his 6 months of chemo and he NEVER had chicken pox. I think he had the vaccine a few years ago but am not sure. My pediatrician suggested he call his oncologist. Fortunately, they were in Florida until today. Charli and I did not go to the office today. Eric (or Karen) did call the oncologist. Guess what??? This could be potentially fatal for Eric. I feel terrible. Our first holiday and we won't all be together. I know they all understand. But I still feel terrible. I guess I'd rather have it be this holiday rather than Christmas.

Well, I still have a lot of thank you notes to write so I better get to it.
sara

So far so good....

Charli has made it through two work weeks and we're starting number 3. She has also survived an action packed weekend, company, "Brew and View", baptism and a "Sip N See". I'd have to say with all of that she's actually doing very well. As for work, she doesn't always nap well, but today she went for 45 minutes. And after seeing the pediatrician on Friday, I'm not fretting over this. He said that since I'm averaging 11 hours at night, she may not be a big napper. So, I've decided to just let it be as it is.

I haven't gotten the baptism pix printed yet, but hope to this week. I have a ton of thank you's to write. I really need to get those done this week too. Why?? Well, traditionally I put up my Christmas tree before Thanksgiving as then I help my folks with theirs and the baking begins. I don't think I'll be doing the "flamingo" tree this year and a few of the glass and sentimental ornaments may not make it on the living room tree either. Oh, well, my life has changed. Most definitley for the better. Once I get the pix done, I'll post one or two.

sara

Halloween

The weather was beautiful and Charli seemed to enjoy her first Halloween. She went as Piglet as it was one of her wonderful hand-me-downs. I have to say she was a darling little Piglet. We went over to Jama and Papa's house to trick or treat. Then we went to Barker's in Hudson to see Maureen, Jane and Dan. (Sue wasn't there yet). Charli and I then wen t to a few neighbors houses here. It was sooo much fun to see her in the costume and having fun. By next year she'll really have it down.

As for napping/sleeping, it's going quite well. But tomorrow will be the real test. Tomorrow we go back to work. And I do mean "we". Charli will be coming with me to the office at least until the end of the year. I just don't think it would be fair to her to have to make another adjustment and besides, this was my bosses idea. Okay, so my boss is my dad. :-)

Aunt Jo is coming to town on Tuesday as Charli is being baptized on Sunday. I may not be able to update on the first week of work right away. With Aunt Jo in town, the baptism etc. it's going to be a crazy week. This should make for an interesting week. Feel free to say an extra prayer for us. I'll "talk" to you soon.

sara