2012 is ending

I must say that 2012 has been the worst year for me health-wise! I had two surgeries at the beginning of the year, blood transfusions, 3 rounds of iron transfusions, biospy, and major surgery in July. Needless to say, this year has been hard physically, emotionally, and financially.

It has been a rough year for my kiddos in the areas of education and ADHD. For Cinderella, we found a good medicine that will help her focus in school. Mr. C's meds have went off the charts with the lack of effectiveness and now we are waiting for a specialist appointment. Each day is so tough with his hyperactivity. At home he can be manageable, but at school or in another setting, he is too overstimulated. It's really sad that we do not get him out of the house much. For his personal safety, he cannot be out and about a lot.

I am so relieved this year is over and tomorrow will begin a new year filled with hope and promise of better things to come.

Christmas morning

On Christmas morning around 7:30 am, Cinderella comes into the room and announces that Santa had arrived and there were presents under the tree! She could hardly contain her excitement! Mr. C had not yet awakened. She had to wait 45 minutes before I woke him up to start opening presents. They both enjoyed opening new toys and I just loved their excitement and joy!

Christmas Day

Snow Fun

Christmas 2012

We had a wonderful Christmas! We had Christmas with Matt's family on Christmas Eve and we spent Christmas Day with my family. Everyone was healthy and happy and that is all that matters!

Santa was very good to my two and they were very happy with what they received! Toy highlights were a piano bus for Mr. C, Monster High dolls and a Barbie Beach house, and Stompez for Cinderella. Of course grandparents, cousin and an aunt spoiled them as well and it looked like a toy store was in our living room. Toys, toys, and more toys! Eek!

The kids also enjoyed the 4 inches of snow we received the day after Christmas. Of course it HAD to happen AFTER Christmas *sigh* but we built a snowman named Frosty who is a Bengals fan.

I came down with an awful health issue yesterday and am still battling it today. The kids and Matt have been germ-free so we are very happy about that!

Merry Christmas!

From my family to yours....we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2013!

The latest

We are still struggling with Mr. C's behavior. Children's has sent us a letter saying that they received the paperwork and he is now on the waiting list. It could be SEVERAL months before we get an appointment. *sigh

In other better news....today is the kids' last day before Christmas break and I have 1.5 more days to go! Everyone is BEYOND excited for Christmas at my house and in my classroom!

We are planning some fun Christmas activities with the kids this weekend and I will post some photos very soon!

Tough Times

We are in a tough time with Mr. C's behavior. It is something that is beyond our regular pediatrician's realm and we are waiting for an appointment with a specialist. We would appreciate prayer for us, doctors and his educators.

It is so hard not to be able to fix this problem and iris often scary to not know what the future will hold for him,

Naughty elf

Christmas Card Preview

Yesterday, we had our family photo taken for our annual Christmas card. I will be ordering in a day or so. My niece took them outdoors and I can't wait to see how they turned out.