It's the day after Christmas, and all through the house...

Today has been an interesting day in my mommy life.  Kellen and I didn't go anywhere today, we got up really late and we bummed around the house.  Actually, it was probably from 4pm to 6pm that I laid on the couch watching football and he would basically play for a little bit, then come to me and want me to pick him up so he could lie with me.  Then he would lay his head on my chest and suck his thumb for what seemed a LONG TIME.  It was the BEST feeling in the world.  Sometimes he would sit up, we would play and he would giggle and then he would lay his head back down on me.  He was just a little snuggle bug today!  I think the main reason, though, is it sounds like he's got a another cold.  He acted a little under the weather and just wanting to cuddle with Mommy.  It was awesome.  It was like a bonding experience.  As it drew closer to 6 pm, I could tell he was getting fussier, so I fed him (and ME) some Eggplant Parmesan that Aunt Ida made for Christmas dinner and forgot to serve!  (It was one of the three main courses!)  Oh my GOODNESS, it was absolutely delicious!  Then I gave him a bath and then brought him back to the living room for his last bottle and cuddle of the day.  So wonderful!!  All I can think is...THIS is what it's ALL about!!

Back to work tomorrow and Tuesday, then off Wednesday and Thursday (which are Patrick's days off too!)  Maybe we can have a DATE!  We aren't spending New Year's together...AGAIN.  :(  In fact, I have NO idea what I'm doing for New Year's.  Unfortunately, I work that Friday until 7:15pm.  I have a wonderful friend that I haven't seen in over a year who is having a party...but I'd know about 3 people there.  And I have a thing about spending New Year's with my very closest people.  Which would be (if not Patrick) Matt and/or Destiny.  So, we'll see what plans this week brings...  I did buy some champagne at Target...so at least I'm prepared!

Also, I have to get running again.  I haven't run since we left North Carolina, and I don't know what my problem is.  I have been in SUCH a funk.  I can't explain it.  It's like I have no motivation for life.  The holidays have a weird effect on me.  They make me equally joyous and sad.  I love the music and the beautiful lights, and the tree, and the SPIRIT of Christmas.  But it also makes me think of the things I miss: my mom especially.  I also really wish we had a house of our own.  I'm so sick of renting and living in *someone else's* house.  I feel like I'm in limbo all the time.

Recently, my cousin, Matt, brought my attention to this baby boy, Keegan, who received a heart transplant at just 5 days old.  Matt went to high school with Keegan's father.  Yesterday and today, I read their entire blog about Keegan from the day he was born in September 2007 till now.  Keegan has a good heart now, but only one functioning kidney and persistent GI problems that land him in and out of Children's Medical Center.  They also have a healthy 5 month old, Audrey.  An amazing, beautiful family.  I read all about them and I just wish I could do something for them.  He was featured on the news here in Dallas; they got to meet the donor baby's parents the day before Christmas.  They showed the donor baby's mom listening to Keegan's heart (HER baby's heart) with a stethoscope and it just blows your mind what tragedy people are able to live through and persevere through.  It also makes me very proud to be a nurse.   I added a link to Keegan's blog on the right...he is such an amazing baby boy.  I love him and I have never even met him...

Here's a pic of Kellen and Daddy on Christmas morning!  We spent a long time trying to get him interested in opening a present...but all he wanted to do is play with the bottle of Zyrtec!  It was hilarious actually!  See him holding it??

Right before we left for Aunt Ida and Uncle Paul's for Christmas Dinner, we brushed our teeth!!  Matt texted us "Where are you" and we texted him back this picture to show him we were almost ready to go...