In other news...

I believe we have decided against the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at Children's Memorial for now. We are going to reconsider in a few months. It feels too intense to us at this point. Zane just turned 4 and so he has a lot of development ahead of him. We are looking into some other area hospital programs and still considering our options. We were told that the PHP at Children's would most likely result in medication for Zane. We aren't ready for him to be medicated yet. I am starting to be more open to that option but not quite there yet.

Joe's grandfather died yesterday. He was an honorable man of God who will be missed. He leaves quite a legacy, he had 5 sons who all had kids so there are many Richards around the country. My favorite memory of him is at my wedding when he married Joe & me. Here is a picture of Grandpa from his 80th birthday party last year. He is surrounded by his great-grandchildren.

Joe is turning 30 on Monday! This is going to be an extremely low key event. Joe does NOT want a party or any recognition. We will have a sitter and go out to dinner & perhaps a movie.

Braden is a sick little guy again. I can't figure out what is going on with him. One day he's fine and the next he's throwing up and crying. He is walking all the time now which seems to make him very happy. The downside is that he falls a lot and cries about it.

I didn't make any New Year's resolutions when the year began. I'm thinking about a few I should make now. I need to cut way back on my sugar/junk food. More important- I want to reconnect/reaffirm some friendships. I have a few friends that I haven't spoken to in months and I want to make "dates" with them. I just need to get over my phone phobia and make some calls.