Home Healing

We've been home since Saturday. Cohen is doing really well now. As hoped, everything resolved itself. Good thing. If it hadn't gotten better, the doc said we'd have to put a drainage tube in.

Anyways, he's looking good, running around being silly, just a little sore but I guess that's to be expected. He ran a slight temp yesterday, so we will have to keep an eye on that, but otherwise, yay! He's home and happy.

This week is such a crazy week... Christmas time is always hectic, right? Hannah has a Christmas performance at her school tonight. She has a Christmas party on Wed that I volunteered for and dance performances on Wed and Sun. Cohen has his IVIG on Wed. I also need to get the house ready for Craig's family. Not to mention I really wanted to get Christmas Cards and gifts out so people would actually receive them BEFORE Christmas! Oh, well. What happens, happens!

I keep thinking if I had more time, I would go all out like I used to. Maybe make homemade candy. Decorate the house so every single room has Christmas spirit. I might still make some candy. We did get some Christmas shopping done on Sun. And at least we got the tree up, fake as it is. I sure do miss that pine smell. It felt like I was putting up a piece of furniture. Definitely not the same. But... so much better on the allergies. And Cohen.

As for Cohen...

Sleepyhead squash-boy in recovery just after surgery.
You can see the Port a cath bump on his left side.

Still a little weak, but lookin' better. All hooked up to tethers.

I take these pictures because I plan on showing him someday how strong he was and how much he went through because hopefully, someday, he won't remember he went through any of this at all.

Hopefully, by that someday, he won't even need any of this stuff anymore.

Oh, and something else...

Two weeks ago, Craig had a Christmas Party in Stockton, Calif. His company flew us out for a whirlwind two night stay while Cohen's nurse and Aunt Joan took care of the kids.  I didn't take many pictures at the party cuz I was too busy having fun, but you bet I took pics of the family.

While we were in Cali, I got to meet my new nephew.



I am so happy for my brother and his wife.

Later that night, we met up with the proud new dad and big brother for dinner.

Hannah sent cards for everyone - this one was her masterpiece for Cousin Cody.

And below, my parents and my cousin.

My parents managed to get the entire wait staff and the other patrons to belt out a rousing rendition of "For She's A Jolly Good Fellow," for our very embarrassed server. She was a good sport though.  Hopefully part of her even liked the extra attention. :)

The next day, pre-Christmas party, I went shopping with my Grandma and aunt at the mall. My Grandma struck up a very lively conversation with a cashier who looked like she was ready for a night out on the town - or Bingo? - complete with a wide-brimmed hat and a purple feathered Boa around her neck. As we were walking away, Grandma asked if she had embarrassed me. I am the introvert of the family.  I shrugged and told her not at all because my parents had already broken me in the night before.