Are the holidays really over?

I blinked and the holidays were over. How did that happen? The whole month leading up to Christmas I would ask Bella if she wanted Santa to visit. Always the answer was, "NO!" But once she woke up Christmas morning and found her presents, then Santa took on a whole different meaning. I've never really thought about how she perceived Santa or if she thought anything about The Jolly Man at all. This year was different. She had an opinion, wasn't afraid to let everyone know it, and changed her mind in the end.

We had a wonderful Christmas morning with Granny. Lots of presents, food, and movies! Among other things, Bella received the movies White Christmas, A Miracle on 34th Street (old version) and Mary Poppins. So we had lots to watch all day. Christmas kept going in this household till last week when we celebrated with Grandpa Hardy who lives outside Atlanta.

The best present of all turned out to be Bella's MRI. The tumor is stable and has not grown. I'm always a little nervous every quarter when it is time for a new MRI, but this time I felt really good. She has been doing amazingly well. She has transitioned to a front walker, is talking up a storm and can spell two words! We are working on the concept of having patience and that you can't get everything you want.

Now, if someone could teach me to have a little patience. Especially when I have to deal with very slow drivers!

Have a good one!

Jennifer and Bella