The 2000 Winter Holiday…

Hello again! I got all of my holiday cards done & in the mail, then came down with the flu the next (12/19) day. *sneeze, cough, wheeze, sniffle* If it hadn’t been for that screwed up batch of flu vaccine I would have been vaccinated early in December and probably never have even gotten the flu, or have had a lot milder version of it. So, I’ve been sick for 10+ days now, and am slowly, but surely, getting better. *sigh* Remember to get a flu shot if you haven’t gotten one already!

Thankfully Pookey was able to stay home the rest of the week to take care of Morgan. It was all I could do to look after myself, and caring for a toddler when I’m sick is definitely not my idea of a good time. No way Jose! It will be nice when Morgan can just go to Pookey’s company’s daycare when I’m sick. That way Pookey could use his sick time solely for his illnesses, and not for mine too… What a concept!

Pookey & Morgan weren’t completely unscathed by the flu, but thankfully they got a lot milder version. Pookey actually got his flu shot on the day I came down with the flu. Pookey started feeling under the weather earlier this week, but not enough to keep him home from work. Thank the Gods for Vicks DayQuil!!

On 12/11/00 I had an appointment with my gynecologist/infertility Doctor. In addition to all the fun stuff that happens during a yearly exam, we discussed my options for trying to conceive another child. She said that she’d like me to be on the Glucophage for 6 months before actively trying anything. So, in April Pookey & I have an appointment, and we’re going to see what we have to do to get me pregnant again. Hopefully we won’t have to do any injectable medications this time… *knock on wood*

On the Winter Solstice (12/21/00) we received a large holiday package from Pookey’s family in Texas. It contained a whole bunch of wonderful presents for us all. ! It really brightened our day, especially since I was so sick we weren’t going to do anything special for the Solstice. Morgan instantly loved the wooden blocks his Uncle Martin made for him, as well as the handmade crib quilt that Grandad Shaffer made. Pookey & I really enjoyed the platter of homemade mini cakes & the box of Godiva chocolates. Yummy!!

My Mom & Stepfather came over the day after Christmas, since we were unable to attend Christmas day festivities at their home, with presents for us all. Morgan made out like a bandit… His favorite gift seems to be his Little Tikes table & chairs set. He sits at it every chance he gets. I just now have to find a permanent place to put it!

Well, that’s all for now. *sneeze, cough, wheeze, sniffle* Take care, be well, and remember to never eat any of the yellow snow!!

December 30th, 2000 Posted by: Ash

Entry Filed under: Ash, Family, Morgan, Pookey