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December 6, 2002
Happy St. Nick Day! It has been years since I've celebrated that. Next year I'll have to try to remember to do it for G.
G is 6 weeks short of being 2. I haven't even thought about what to do for his birthday. We are trying to get through Christmas. But, he is growing well and learning constantly. He has 16 teeth total now and I measured him at home; he's about 33 1/2 inches (give or take). He's talking up a storm and is just starting to put words together. He's running and jumping and falling and tripping. He loves to watch movies (moomies) expecially Monsters Inc. That is probably his favorite. He likes The Wiggles alot too. I think Bob the Builder comes in a solid 3rd. He's such a lovable boy and really is everything I hoped for in a child. He still sleeps in his crib and prefers it to a bed. We are keeping him in there until he shows a sign that he's ready for his little bed. I don't think we are in any hurry. The daycare lets him sleep in the infant room in a crib which I really appreciate. He just doesn't sleep well on those mats. G is ready for Christmas. He knows the word for Santa but I haven't tried to put him on Santa's lap yet. He smiles when he sees him at the mall. I've bought most of my gifts and now that I've bought too many, I'm saving a few for his b-day. I just love being a mom.
Future mom again? Not this month. AF started last night. I think I'm on month 6 or 7, I can't remember. I'll tell you though that the longer I'm off the pill the more of a b**** I become at Af time. Oh my gosh! I was a beast and my cramps were the worst I've ever had them. They get worse every month. But, December is the month. As I look at the calendar, if we get PG this month then there is a good chance we could have a child on both of my step-daughter's b-days. They are both born on Sep. 9 - one year apart. Isn't that funny? And I think it would be simply awesome if we had another girl on that same day. All of Ron's daughters would have the same b-day. So, this month is BD month (but not more than every other day - I know). Since I had a c-section the first time, I know I can elect to have another one. That's a tough choice. I recovered quite well from it the first time regardless of the horrible experience I had. Or maybe I can VBAC it by enducement. Comments are welcome on this issue. So, 4 weeks from yesterday - we'll know...which is the day after Christmas, maybe I'll test on Christmas, what a great gift!
Christmas - we will be in Florida. Dh and I and his 3 kids and G are going to Tampa for a week. We are leaving on the 19th, probably driving two cars. I think we are going to Disney World on Christmas day. I know we'll have a good time.
Jobs - Mine: I emailed on Monday about the job I interviewed for and they still haven't decided. They said "we are still pursuing another applicant." Hmmm - pursuing isn't encouranging. I'm not counting on it. And for Dh's job (we'll call it company "V")...long story...and a bit complicated. Nutshell version: There were 4 bidders (1 govt, 3 commercial). Company "V" won the bid for the commercial bidders. Then they were compared to the govt bid. The govt bid was $25 million more than "V." So, "V" is appealing the decision saying there's no way they can provide the services if they bid so little money. They couldn't do it in the first place which is why it went up for bid. So, the appeals are due Dec 23d. The govt has 30 days to respond. So, Jan 23d will be the day we'll find out if they appeal overturned the decision. "V" believes they have a good chance to win the bid afterall. Just more waiting.
Anyone want to hire us? Ugh!
Extended family - not much new with my sister getting a divorce. Just more of the same. My BIL had exhausted every financial resource they had and somehow my sister didn't know. He has become a person we don't know. AS for my parents, mom is constantly sick with a cold and dad is only getting worse. We believe he had another stroke because we can't understand his speech as much as we used to. It is so sad because he doesn't deserve to live like this. He has some dementia but has become this horrible, mean man. He makes my mom feel bad about everything. She is good to him but he can't see it. Everytime she leaves town, he calls my brother, the lawyer, and says "I want a divorce." No one pays any attention to him anymore. Mom goes out of town occasionally to relax. Dad is taking a toll on her. She had a stroke 2 years ago and we're afraid she'll have another one. My dad used to be the sweetest, most intelligent man. He was a good father. And now he's so different. He's critical and degrading and plain ole mean. He can't be logical or reasonable and blows everything out of proportion. Everything is ME, ME, ME. He wants attention at every family event and ends up ruining it for everyone. Sometimes, I pray that God will take him peacefully and quickly. He just turned 77.
Well, that's an update. I've been busy but I'll try to update sooner next time.
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