December was a really wonderful month. We had such a great time. We had a cookie decorating party at our house with all our cousins that live here. We went to the city for two weekends, one to go to a Christmas Party. While we went to the Christmas Party, the kids went to stay with Aunt Marsha. The other weekend, we went to celebrate Mark's mom Vickie's 60th birthday, visit the big man in the red suit, and do some much needed Christmas Shopping. All in all it was a great month and as busy as we were we really enjoyed our time together.
Also since we moved, Meah had gotten glasses. I hadn't got around to posting about her glasses, but right before we moved we found out she needed glasses. Well, this doesn't seem like a big deal, however when you only have one ear, glasses become quite a challenge. Marsha made her several different headband attachments, but everything was quite challenging, so we asked if she could have contacts. Well, they finally told us they would let her try contacts. I, of course was so excited, so I show Meah my contacts and how I put them in. She tells me their "scaries" Oh, no! So I continue telling her they don't hurt and let's just try them, so she finally agrees reluctantly. Well, the day we go to try them, she starts telling me it is "scaries", so I, resort to bribery. Suprisingly, I rarely use this technique, but I was desperate and I knew exactly what could sway her--food. So I said, "Meah if you go try the contacts I will take you anywhere you want to eat...What would you like?" Her little eyes light up as she says "Cheeseboogers" Perfect, I love a girl who will eat a cheeseburger! We go into the eye doctor, who is a mother and a very patient doctor, and she explains to Meah all about the contacts and then Meah sat still, while she put them in and we were done! Yeah, she loves the contacts and I have taken them out and put them in two times, without any problems. She is such a good girl. She has had so many challenges and she has met them head on. We are so proud of her.
Tonight, we are celebrating our family and bringing in the new year with Marsha and Richard. The kids are so excited. Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy New Year!
