Monday, August 18, 2008

ups and downs

I was supposed to have my initial eye appointment today for lasik surgery, but when they called last week for the appointment reminder, I asked them if there was any considerations because I'm nursing. They said, "OH! you can't have this done at all if you're nursing. You'll have to be done for 3 months before you can even have the initial appointment." I am super bummed. I won't know if I"m a good candidate until after I have the initial appointment, and I don't know if my desire to have more kids makes me not a good candidate. I want to set the funds aside for 2009 in my HSA, but, i don't want that much money sitting in there if it turns out I can't do it in 2009. And I don't want this to dictate how old Emily's little sibling ends up being, cuz that's not the way I want my family planning to go. So, I'm pretty bummed. I guess, it's even more incentive to get her weaned. Down to 4x a day now, so, we're getting there.

Our new door was installed today! Yay! It needs painting, but it's at least secure, and the post that had been holding the door shut is now gone. Travis bought a whole bunch of tools to be replaced, and we are starting to find out how much we can spend to replace lost items. I am still frustrated at how many times each day I go to use something that I don't own anymore.

We had a fun and crazy weekend! My dad's retirement party was Saturday afternoon, and we could not have asked for a better day or nicer company. Everything worked out perfectly and everyone had a great time - most of all, Dad. He was so pleased. It was a great reason to get everybody together. Emily got to go swimming again, this time outdoors and with her cousins. She had SO much fun that she was unable to sleep, which was probably the low point for me! :) Then we spent some time together in Rockford, and we had a really fun time there too. I sure hope Emily grows up to like her family as much as I like mine!

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