Just as I wake up and look at the clock; I think to myself, I will get up, make coffee, get Christina's meds made, and then I can sit with a cup of coffee peacefully listening to the quiet.NOT!!!

Christina has a sense for when someone is trying to relax. It is her duty as a child to stop that from happening. I managed to get the coffee started and the meds are done. Figured I would post before going in to get the lil' princess.

Morning.

Quote from “the Smoking Man”

(a.k.a. Cancer Man, Cigarette Man, Cigarette Smoking Man)


“Life is like a box of chocolates. A cheap, thoughtless, perfunctory gift that no one ever asks for. Unreturnable because all you get back is another box of chocolates. So, you’re stuck with mostly undefinable whipped mint crap, mindlessly wolfed down when there’s nothing else to eat while you’re watching the game. Sure, once in a while you get a peanut butter cup or an English toffee but it’s gone too fast and the taste is fleeting. In the end, you’re left with nothing but broken bits filled with hardened jelly and teeth shattering nuts, which if you are desperate enough to eat leaves nothing but an empty box of useless brown paper wrappers.” As said by Smoking Man on the X-Files.

Christina up early again. I am so sleepy.

Quick made meds and a quick post before going to get her. Ready for a morning to sleep in.

Christina's eye appointment went well. No new news, which means no bad news. They dialated her eyes and of course no one likes that.

The car ride went well there and Christina cried on the way home. Angela had a tough time in the car with her sore leg. I felt bad for both of them.

Christina is still down for a nap and it is time to get dinner started.

Christina has been sick the last few days. She had quite a fever and achy. Her fever went down and up and is now creeping up a little again. Christina has not been sleeping well at night.

Unfortunately, she had to miss school this week and has not been fond of her stretches. Mommy has been trying to keep her happy and entertained.

Overall, Christina has been in a pretty good mood despite feeling icky. It has been nice for both Angela and I to have some cuddle time with Christina.

Daddy

Well Christina feels better. Angela is worse and I am getting sick.

Christina was up at 5:15 this morning. Time to wake mommy and get ready for work.

Both the girls are not feeling well. And I can't sleep. I hope all feel better tomorrow.

It was a typical Sunday. Christina was up at 06:00. I went to visit with Donny for a couple of hours.

I am trying to make an effort to update more often. It is a slow process.

Yesterday Angela had surgery on her leg. To avoid a detailed description, her veins need help. Christina stayed with a sitter while Angela and I went to the UofM. Everything went well. We are hoping this takes care of the pain.

Christina has been a daddy's girl for the last few weeks. When we came home it was hugs and kisses for me and right to mommy.

Christina is doing wonderful in school. She is much more social and enjoys being around other kids. It is amazing how children act and react around Christina. Many parents and other adults need a good slap up-side the head.

We had an appointment for Christina with Dr. Taniguchi on Oct. 23. The appointment went well, the drive we still need to work on. Phenol blocks and Botox are scheduled for December. An eye appointment is scheduled on Nov. 20 with Dr. Engle and the dentist in Dec.

I am doing better than I have been. Angela and my relationship hit a rough spot. We are back on track and both of us are working on staying that way.

It is time for coffee.

Last night Christina and the snow biz committee had their pictures taken. Christina was sitting on the snowmobile with daddy. I was doing clucking for laughter purposes. Anyway to anyone who sees the picture know that all the smiles are laughing at me. It was all worth it though.

 Tomorrow Christina is getting her pictures done by herself by Giles for UCP events and to be published. I am hoping that she is up to it and in a great mood. Today she seems under the weather and has a slight fever. So I am not sure if it is the same lingering bug or a new bug.

Friday we are on our way to see doctor Tanaguchi to decide what to do with more phenol botox procedures. I guess we'll find out more Friday.

School is going great for Christina and she really likes to go. She is so exited to tell about her day when I pick her up. Also in the school transition process she has become a daddy's girl 110%. It is now all about daddy. I know that Derek is enjoying this. I on the other hand enjoy it for daddy but miss my little girl.