OUR CHRISTMAS DOINGS

Just got Colby tucked into bed. I hear him back there jabbering away, the little stinker. Made me a big glass of chocolate milk, the king of flavored dairy drinks, as according to Spongebob. Popped in It's a Wonderful Life. Buffalo Gal, won't you come out tonight? Thought I'd do a little blogging and get to bed so Santa can come visit!

Yesterday Colby and I had Christmas with my mom and stepdad. The day got off to a bit of a chaotic start, but then things mellowed out. Overall we had a great day. I could swear I told them to be here at 11:30. They swear I said 11:00. So they showed up half an hour early according to me but right on time according to them. Sigh. Colby was hanging out in nothing but his brief, not even dressed yet. And then the nurse came a bit late to flush Colby's port. She was supposed to be here at 10:30, but of course showed up 10 minutes after Mom and Kenny got here. Mom had asked me what I wanted for Christmas lunch. I said biscuits and gravy and scrambled eggs. She just chuckled, thought that was not your typical holiday lunch. Maybe not, but it sure was delicious. They finished up getting lunch ready while I finished getting Colby ready for the day. And I made a rum cake for dessert. Had lunch, then opened gifts. The fun stuff! Colby sure was a grumpy butt though. Not sure why exactly. He doesn't seem sick in any way. Once they went home, Colby and I snuggled on the couch and took a nap before the night nurse got here. Then we gave Colby a bath. Had a couple of friends over for visits and more gift opening. Come to think of it, the evening was a bit chaotic, too. But that's what Christmas is about, spending time with family and friends! 

I worked half a day today. Wasn't it wonderful for me to go in and work so we won't get too far behind over the holiday? Then when I got home the nurse and I did Colby's trach change. Colby and I chilled out for the most part the rest of the night. We've been watching some Christmas movies. My dad came over and fried us some walleye and hush puppies. Yum! Yes, again, not your typical Christmas dinner, but darn tasty. We got Colby up in his chair and we wasn't nearly as grumpy today. So I don't know, yesterday just wasn't his day I guess, because he seems perfectly fine now.

Okay, that wraps it up for now. I'm getting mighty sleepy. Not even going to stay up and watch the rest of my movie. Merry Christmas to all. Take time to remember the reason for the season.