Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!! It is almost 2009 and I feel like I'm on the cusp of change ... of something great. What do I want for myself for 2009? What am I grateful for from 2008? Most of all, I am grateful for the health of my babies - my angels (picture attached).
Dolly still has residual health issues that we are exploring. Two more appointments in March 2009 at the Sick Kids Hospital. One to test for 'albinism' - apparently her cones have no pigment. And the second to determine the kind of nystgamus that she has exactly. However, since we have confirmed it is not in her brain, I find these other diagnoses less scary ... things we can manage ... and I am grateful for that. I am also grateful for Mister - he seems to be developing into such a little man. I sometimes look at him and wonder where did he come from?? I think only another mom can appreciate this thought. I'm always astounded by his personality. He is a real sweetheart - very caring, very smart and has a great sense of humor. I am grateful that he is mine.
I am also grateful for my hubby - who without him - none of this would be possible. On the job front, I am happy to have one that is secure in this economic times. I am one of the lucky ones (hubby's is not so secure and he is still hanging on despite all the cuts at his work). I also recently was promoted (for a 6 month term) to my boss' job (while she goes on mat leave). So I am grateful for this new adventure, which will begin in January.
So what do I want for 2009? More good health, good times and memories and happiness for all my family and friends. I continue to stay stable at my weight loss of 25 lbs. I would like to move off this plateau. I think to do so - I will really need to shake things up in my life. I'm hoping Oprah's first week of shows will help me get in the mind-set to take care of myself. Balancing work and family and myself is not always the easiest thing to do. Sometimes I let myself go to the bottom of the pile. I would like to take better care of myself so I can take care of my family better too.
Wishing everyone who reads this post a happy holiday and new year! All the best for 2009!!
2 comments:
Hi Mom,
I found your blog via a Google Alert for albinism. I have albinism and am active with NOAH, the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation, s non-profit for people with albinism and their families. Please visit http://www.albinism.org for more information.
I'd be happy to speak with you if you would like to talk to someone about albinism. My email is lee at albinism dot org
Best of luck with your juggling act (I have two kids too). It gets easier as they get older.
Thanks for your comment. We have not yet confirmed whether or not Dolly does have Albinism. The test is scheduled for March 2009. If it is confirmed, I will contact NOAH. Thanks for this information.
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