Christmas Gifts and an Update

I can't believe we're over two weeks into the new year.  My Christmas tree is still up.  There are even a few unwrapped gifts tucked beneath it.  Some Christmas vignettes are still on display...others are dismantled and piled on the dining room table.  I just haven't managed to accomplish (more about this word next week) much of anything. 

 

The sky has been overcast...and my mood has been equally dreary.  Adding a sick grandchild into the mix....well it all just equals BLAH!  Yesterday I was trying to decide what to blog about and I was coming up empty.  Then I saw those unwrapped gifts under the tree....hmmmm, maybe I'll share some photos of my Christmas bounty.  

Here's a peek at one of my gifts.

 

I've tried my hand at knitting and my fingers just don't want to cooperate. 
I thought these looms might be worth trying. 

Katie, Mandy, Mark and Charlotte gave me the Loom Knitting Primer and a gift card for Michael's.  

Being the good shopper that I am...and having a fondness for 40% off coupons,
I was able to get both the round loom set and one long loom. 

Plus I still have enough $$ left to get some yarn! 
I think I'm going to try making a couple hats....but I'd really like to make a couple of these cute ponchos!

 

Wish me luck......a little motivation might help as well!

 

Charlotte update:

She saw her Pediatrician Wednesday.  Her temperature has been just under 100 degrees and that is a huge praise!!  She still has some signs of Pneumonia and some fluid in one ear.  Katie will be doing some therapy with Charlotte to help with the lungs.  She has a follow-up appointment on Friday.
The doctor, when told that Charlotte's not eating much, prescribed ice cream sandwiches for lunch!  Someone was very happy to hear that...but she did decide that Neapolitan and a cone was more to her liking.

 

98.6

Tuesday evening, Katie got a reading of 98.6, when she checked Charlotte's temperature.

It may not stay that way....but thankfully there's some improvement going on!

They had a tough time tracking down Tamaflu...but to Charlotte's delight, momma & daddy found some for her.  Just kidding....Charlotte says Tamaflu is "real yucky"!  Thankfully, Katie has been very creative in camouflaging the taste of the yucky stuff...and Charlotte has been such a trouper about taking her medicine.  She's knows it's going to help her feel better.  She also knows that lots of people are praying for her to get better. 

Friday through Monday......four very long days! But late Tuesday brought improvement and encouragement.  Charlotte goes to see her pediatrician today. We're praying for a good report.

Thanks so much for all the prayers...I can't express how much it means to me to know that you're praying for my family.  Please continue praying....we have a special event coming up in two weeks and we sure want EVERYONE to be nice and healthy for it!

 

"Had to write it down if I'm to have any chance at remembering all this. Good thing they flavor everything now!"
Quote from Katie, on Facebook

"This is a welcome change after getting a reading of 104.7 at the ER last night. Looks like my girl is on the mend!"
Quote from Katie, on Facebook.

Flu

 

This little gal has the flu, pink eye, and the beginning of pneumonia....prayers for healing are greatly appreciated!

Prayers for her pregnant momma, and worried daddy are requested as well.  This tired gramma could use some too.  This post is going up "real-time"...yes, it is 3:07 AM.  Evening trips to the ER will do that.  : (

Thanks for praying friends!!