I know something you don't know. More about that in a minute. First, here's a Colby health/Christmas update:
Dr. Mama says Colby is all better (smiley face.) Started him on Augmentin and gave him the around the clock "sick SMA kid" protocol for 4 days and viola, much better, thank goodness. I think if I had waited 1 more day he would have ended up in the hospital. Tomorrow will be his 1st time getting out of the house in over a week, but as we mamas say, "It was for his own good!" I'm still throwing in an extra cough or shaky vest treatment every now and then. But no more green snotty things in his throat or nose. So thankful my sweet boy wasn't sick over the holidays. That would have sucked too much for words.
Worked at the hospital Friday. Then our super-fine babysitter and her mom came over to exchange gifts. They got Colby a Spongebob ornament, piggy bank, pillow, 3 pairs of pants and 5 shirts. Yep, really cutting back this year I see. He's going to wear one of the new outfits tomorrow. I'm sure he'll look especially handsome.
Saturday Judy and I met for drinks. Everyone should start out Christmas Eve with a couple of stiff drinks. Trust me, makes the day go by much smoother lol. Traditionally we go to Buckhead's, but since it burned a few weeks ago and isn't open, chose the Bristol instead. Excellent choice, they have kickass Bloody Marys. Something to keep in mind for next year. The rest of the day Colby and I just hung. Made him watch "It's a Wonderful Life" with me. He wasn't overly impressed. Of course I cried at the end like I always do. The meaning of that movie hits the nail right on the head. Let Colby sleep with me in Mama's big bed. We cuddled up like crazy. He must have been comfy, because on Christmas Day at 9:15 that stinker was still asleep! I don't think he would have gotten up then except I was in his ear saying, "Merry Christmas, Colby. Hey Colby, it's Christmas. Colby Michael, want to get up now for Christmas?" Sat him up for a while and hooked up his eye gaze. Here's what he said: I-I-I-I-turn-on-more-more-more-more-more-more-please-please-I-please-to-like-more-Spongebob-please. Next he went straight to the remote/TV page, turned on the TV and put it on Nickelodeon. Priceless, truly priceless. Is my kid a genius or what?! Had a friend over and we made homemade pizza. Not exactly traditional Christmas grub, but it was delicious. Maybe we'll just start a new tradition.
Worked at the hospital today. After I got home, Colby's aide came and we gave him a bath. Then I helped Colby open the presents his daddy dropped off for him. We're still Christmasing around here. Tomorrow we'll exchange gifts with my dad, his girlfriend, and my brother and his family. I just finished up my spaghetti and meatballs to take. I've been making that for years when we get together. The others are responsible for salad, bread and dessert. After we get home tomorrow evening, guess what Colby and I are doing? NOTHING. Not a damn thing. Not cooking, baking, wrapping, cleaning, decorating, socializing, nothing. Doing the same nothingness on Wednesday morning. Looking forward to it.
So here's my secret. Remember the magazine that our friend is starting? The one where the 1st edition of the magazine will be available January 1 and will feature an article on Colby and SMA? Well, we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek!!! Maggie brought over the magazine and asked me what I thought. What do I think!?! It's wonderful. Excellent. Love it. She did a fantastic job and the pics are so awesome. Can't wait for everyone to see the article on Colby!!! So be looking for THIS…is Louisville out there, you'll see some familiar faces! So excited!!! As you can tell by my overuse of exclamation marks!!!
I keep saying I'll put more pics on my blog, and I will. It's on my to-do list. But for now, gotta get Colby in bed. Then still need to take out the trash, get the van packed for tomorrow and of course paint my nails. Can't have crappy looking nails during the holidays. TTYL, everyone.
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