December 7 - 27

Day 670 - 690
Christmas is over for another year, and a happy time it was for us. We spent Christmas day at Mom and Dad's, Elaine and Gordon were here, and the kids came later in the evening. There were over 30 in the house that night, and we had a boisterous gift exchange as usual. Glenn was busy cheering on the stealing, but didn't get too much action himself. Colin sat beside him though, and Glenn coached him along. Chelsey got into it and seemed to enjoy the give and take of it. Some people do, some people don't.
To back up a bit, the weather was bitterly cold the last 2 weeks, so I was quite content to be home and not have to go out into it with Glenn too much. We did go out a couple of times, and I was working with 'board man' until I dug out the ski pants I had bought for Glenn last year. That helps to keep his legs warm, although we haven't found a really easy way to get in and out of them. We'll do it a few more times, and eventually will find a method. We did have trouble with the tractor in the cold weather, the fuel line is too exposed, and my brothers think may need to be cleaned. We eventually got it started and the yard pushed, but the weather had warmed up too, which helped.
I'm a little worried that Glenn isn't having enough physio, and may have to find a private clinic in the New Year. The acupuncture helped a lot, but he still needs the stretching and workout of the physio to keep his muscles loose. He is easier and easier to transfer, because he does more of it, and I would hate to lose that mobility. I think he will keep working on it himself, but some expert advise is not a bad thing! I like the homeopathic treatments, and we will do more acupuncture too. Glenn's Mom noticed a big improvement in him because she hasn't seen him that much, so I find that encouraging. He is able to go to bed himself almost all the time, and would like to work on getting up himself. We may need some aids in that department, so I will have to put my thinking cap on and do some research too. He hates having to wait for me to help him up, and since the 'morning person' hasn't changed, I can appreciate that.
Well, that catches up to the present, and now we head toward the wedding in February. Jackie has her dress, and is getting more excited. They had a good time together yesterday, we put Christmas off a day so that they could be together. We had another turkey supper, and then played a few games. It was relaxed and fun, so this may be the way to go. I didn't mind and they certainly didn't. It makes accommodating two families easier, and they don't spend too much time on the road trying to be in two places at once. It did seem weird to not have anyone there after 29 years of kids on Christmas morning, but change happens all the time, and I'm finding it easier to embrace it than fight it.
I did send out a few cards this year, but if you didn't receive one, I would like to wish you a Happy Holiday, and a safe and prosperous New Year.
'Til next time,
Louise