Shots

Jay got his 18 month and flu shots today.  He was so brave!  He was a happy little boy all morning, then he had his shots.  The crying didn't last long.  I think he was done crying by the time we got his coat and hat on.  We decided to treat him to Perkins for breakfast since he was up earlier than he would normally be and he had three pokes.  At least we have six months before we get anymore pokes!

He was very good while we waited for our food, just didn't eat very much.  (He's not much of a breakfast person at times.)  He got to have strawberry-banana French toast with bacon.  He also decided he wanted some of my hash browns. 

I'm still getting over whatever it is I have.  I'm still coughing, but not as often.  I'm hoping it's gone in time for my surgery next week.  Thursday I have my pre-op appointment, so here's hoping things will go as scheduled.

Jason has started to get whatever it is I have.  He's starting to get to the "coughing all the time" stage.  He's been pretty lucky and hasn't had a fever, just coughing, sinus pressure and headaches.  I think the coughing causes the headaches though, at least that seems to be how it's been working for me.

Jay has also decided to not nap until almost 3 in the afternoon.  He's so much like Jason when it comes to sleep.  Jay just fights until he can't keep his eyes open anymore!  Since he's been napping so late, we've had a few nights where he goes to bed later than usual.  Don't worry, he's usually in bed and sleeping by 10.  Of course the holiday and Daddy being home at weird times has screwed up every one's schedule.  I'm sure we'll be back on track soon, just in time for it to get interrupted for Christmas!

Thanksgiving

I no longer work at Solum.  I will be hired back sometime in February, so in the meantime, I'm back to being a full-time mom.  And with staying at home again, Jay and I have been sick.  We both had the stomach flu last week.  Now we both have a cold and I've been running a low grade fever on and off for the last couple of days.  Jason was lucky enough to not get the stomach flu, but I think he's getting our cold.

We had a fairly good holiday.  We spent this last weekend at Jason's parents and we celebrated Thanksgiving with them.  The food was delicious and the company was fantastic.  Jay had a blast playing with Ethan and Audrey, which he always does.

Since Jay and I were sick, we stayed home for Thanksgiving instead of going to West Des Moines.  We had turkey tenderloins, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.  Jay loved the stuffing and cranberry sauce!  His face was red with the sauce and he needed a bath after supper.  Other than that, it was a pretty low key day.

Today we're just taking it easy and staying home.  No Black Friday shopping for us! 

Surgery

I had a surgical consult again yesterday.  My surgery is scheduled for December 6th at 9:30 am.  The surgery to remove the cyst on my wrist will only take about 45 minutes, but the whole process will be four to five hours.  I'll be in a splint for a week and will have the stitches taken out two weeks later. 

Jason has decided to take the day and the two days after off.  I'm pretty sure I'll be able to go back to work the following Monday.  I won't be able to do all of my job, but I'll be able to do quite a bit. 

I will only be able to pick up five pounds with my right hand, at least while it's in the splint.  That means I'll have to pick up Jay with one arm.  It'll be a long week!