quick update

I'm gaining a little ground. Spending more time out of bed, playing with Alan, etc.

I've learned strategies - don't take all the vitamins at one meal - it makes my tummy hurt, swallow honey when the coughing starts, drink water instead of juice (not sure why, but it seems to be easier on my stomach)....and lastly....don't underestimate the medicinal affects of Cheez-it crackers/White cheddar. Something about the salt and fat content (and taste) seems to settle nicely with me. So much better than saltines!

I'm trying to rest as much as possible. I did go for a short walk with Roger yesterday afternoon. First time out of the house in almost a week. (We went over to Nick and Melanie's...didn't want to expose her to my germs, but wanted to say hello...no baby yet!)

I am slowly starting to catch up on Christmas. I got more presents out but still have more to do. I found a bag of gifts for Alan that never made it under the tree....little things from the dollar store....kept him occupied most of the morning....oh, and Roger wants to set the record straight. He wasn't the one who opened my gifts. I guess there are other culprits in the house....

My sister came up last night and took Bootie!!! She got her fill of the snow and the Rosenbaums!!! I hope she doesn't expose Arizona to all of this!!!! Seriously, Bootie was so awesome. My house is cleaner now than ever. She kept Alan busy and stocked my freezer and frig with meals so I won't have to cook. She calmed me down when I became dramatic, etc....GOD BLESS THE BOOT!!! Yet we still have more reinforcements arriving today. My mother-in-law (Emma/Eileen) is currently driving over from Providence to spent the week with us. If I were to estimate, I am about 30% at my energy level, so it is a blessing to have more help this week.

Don't worry, I'll be back on my feet soon enough!!!