The madness...

Today came with mixed emotions for me. We didn't take off early to do the "Black Friday" shopping frenzie. The kids can't be around that big of crowds and you know every germ is out on this day because many let NOTHING stand in their way for the big race to save some money on great Christmas deals. So, we waited it out... Went in late morning and had to retreat because the store was still PACKED! I found myself a bit emotional today. Watching the other kids and some wishing that my kids were "normal" and able to be out and not fret the flu bug. I shook myself out of it though and managed to enjoy the rest of the day. We took the kids to Sickles tree farm outside of Lynn and let them pick a tree today. They both were VERY excited. They can't regulate their body temps, so we couldn't take the time to cut one, but it was fun to pick one out that was inside the barn anyways. Joey really enjoyed watching them cut the bottom, position it on the tree stand and wrapping it to go home. He thought that was great! Abby, well, she wasn't feeling good so by that time, she barried her face and just wanted held. Her ear has worsened... I am so worried about her. Hopefully the new med we got today will bring some relief. I am looking forward to the Christmas holidays. I am beginning to cherish these times MORE AND MORE! Hope you all had a wonderful day. God bless you! Hope to hear from some of you! Oh, don't forget to check out the plan for Abby's birthday in the column to your left! She got her first card and shook with excitment! It meant the world to her. Night all!