Bringing in the Holidays with a Bang

The week before Thanksgiving, I had decided that I was going to get my license to be a Zumba instructor. However.... I blew out my ACL in my left knee and well.... I haven't been to a class in 3 weeks and Monday I have an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon.


Last week, Chris was complaining of his ear aching. Then he said his eye was twitching and had difficulties getting a suction with a straw. I made him go to the doctor on Tuesday, only to be diagnosed with Bell's palsy. This has caused a lot of stress and strain on an already fragile situation with his family. I had already decided that Aiden and I will not be attending holiday festivities with Chris's family and this just re-affirms my decision. I'm tired of being blamed for other peoples actions.

The Christmas tree went up today. I went with the big rotating tree this year instead of the little tree. I will not, however, be utilizing the "rotation" function as Aiden attacked the tree twice while I was decorating it. The presents will not be going under the tree until Santa has brought them on Christmas Eve.

I volunteered to take Christmas pictures for Aiden's special education class. For the most part, I am happy with how they came out. All but 2 of the children were cooperative. Aiden of course was a camera hound and wanted his picture taken over and over again between the other children's pictures.

These were our selections for the Christmas cards this year.

There is a full eclipse tonight. I will attempt to stay awake long enough to take a few pictures. Does anyone else plan on viewing it?