December 13

Today is the day after my first day back at work.  It is 6 am and I am the only one awake.  I had to stay up till midnight so Nicole could have milk and then get up a half hour ago to offer her some apple juice because after this there's no more food for awhile.  She has her sedation appointment this morning.

I am horribly nervous.  I hate sedation appointments.  I don't want to go into all the details of why I hate it cause I'm trying to block it from my mind.  I will deal with it when we get to the hospital.
All I pray for is that we get good news.  I pray I pray and I pray.  Is it ironic that today is St. Lucy's day? The patron saint of eyesight.  Oh I hope it is a sign.  Nicole has a little St. Lucy statue that was a gift and I hope and pray that she looks after my little girl and all of your little ones.  If you've read my post Glaucoma Saga you know why I think she's been watching over my baby. 

I hear Nicole stirring.  Time to slowly get ready.  I will post an update.  But before I go I must tell you that the first day back at work went wonderful for the girls and their dad.  He finished patching at 10am!!! WHAT THE!!??? Good work!! They were fed, the dishes were done, the room tidy and I actually got a warm meal and a coffee at work.  So far so good!!

The Last Weekend

So, inevitably, this weekend has arrived.  The last weekend before I head back to work.  It's been a great year off with a lot of ups and downs.  This blog has helped me get through so much of it and linked me up with many wonderful people going through the same struggles.
Unfortunately, I can only predict that if the last few weeks are any indication, back to work will mean a retirement from the blog.  Time just seems to get away from me lately.
I will most definitely be diligently reading your blogs and keeping in touch with those of you on facebook.  I will also try to keep things updated with Nicole's progress which I hope will only continue to be positive!
We are currently baking cookies and gearing up for a sedation next week.  Wish us luck!!
Thank you everyone for sharing my year with me!!

Project 365 - Week 48

You guys thought I crashed and burned on this project didn't you!!?? LOL

Nov 26 - I wonder why I'm ready to go back to work =)

Nov 27 - More birthday celebrations!

Nov 28 - 14 months in the making...they finally look like friends...

Nov 29 - Hopefully the last batch of leaves for the season

Nov 30 - Lilia whisking away.  The made peppermint cookies this week.

Dec 1 - The swaddle a fellow eye mom showed me.  This is the end of the day.
She is definitely not impressed

Dec 2 - Visiting with Santa

Project 365 - Week 47

Nov 19 - Relaxin after lunch

Nov 20 - The bird feeder lasted a day thanks to the squirrels.

Nov 21 - Today my grandmother turned 92!! Here she is with my dad when he was less than 2 months old!

Nov 22 - She wanted to make a sock puppet.  I told her I didn't have any old socks.  So she used the one she was wearing.
Who doesn't love a toddler!

Nov 23 - Kinderchefs making Tilapia and roasted Cauliflower

Nov 24 - Happy Happy Happy Birthday to my beautiful little girl!!

Nov 25 - Caught in the act...again.  The iPOD has already spent some time in a bowl of rice.
Daddy should learn to keep it out of reach. =)