Wow - 2026! I haven’t posted since a Halloween recap?? Wild. Let’s get back to this space. I tend to update here more often when I’m making health/fitness efforts for myself and I’m trying to do that yet again lately. Ya girl gained a few lbs over the holidays and it’s time to switch gears.
December brought yet another hospital remission for poor Derrick - he ended up with a central line infection. Readmitted for ~3 weeks with a discharge date of 12/23. Home just in time for Santa.
Christmas was fantastic - having the four of us home together was the best gift we could have received honestly. The kids got new beds - they are stoked and D is sleeping really well in his. It’s hard to believe he’s such a big boy now. The baby is gone. He’s learning to speak in little sentences now and says “I love you” ALL the time.
D was also readmitted for another stem cell infusion from January 8-10. Luckily for us it was a short visit. Right now we’re in an in-between zone. It’s too early to tell if the stem cells “worked” the way we need them to so for now we’re sitting tight and enjoying the time home together. Every single day is such a gift. It doesn’t ever get old for me. At least not right now.
While we’re home, we’re now going to outpatient visits for D once a week (which used to be twice a week - so that’s a big milestone). Otherwise I’m able to work remotely every day pretty much while my mother-in-law handles childcare (when it’s reliable, but that’s another topic). WFH means I’m getting in walks on the treadmill during the week. That single habit really turns my whole day around. That, and drinking as much damn coffee as I please.
Holden turned 5 this month! It’s hard to believe and awesome to watch him grow. He’s starting to read.
We’ve gotten plenty of snow this winter so far and are slated of course to get ~18” tomorrow. We’re getting groceries today and otherwise are hunkering down. The kids sleds and snow suits are ready. Stay safe, friends. ❄️
