An Update

First of all, I want to say thank you for all the kind, heartfelt comments on my last post.  I have such great friends.  Thanks for caring, and thanks for praying.  We love you all.

-Thankfully Aubrey is all better now.  The fever lasted all day Friday, and she was doing more of the convulsing that day, but after talking with her pediatrician we decided to hold off on doing a catheter for a urine sample.  I'm glad we did because around 4:00 Saturday morning Aubrey's fever broke, and she was back to a normal temperature by the time we got up for the day.  We still have no idea what was causing the fever because she didn't have any other symptoms at all.  The fever really did take a lot out of her though and it took a while for her to get her energy back.  But we are just thankful she is healthy again.  And even though we hope she doesn't go through this again, at least if she does we'll know what is going on and not be so ridiculously scared.

-Sunday I taught Gospel Doctrine at church.  Thankfully that is not a new calling, I was just filling in for someone who couldn't be there.  When Charles (Sunday School Prez) asked me to substitute I considered saying no.  But then, this year is all about being fearless right?  So against my better judgment I said yes.  It was kind of terrifying.  I have taught GD before, but does it really count in a student ward?  Somehow it doesn't feel like the real thing until you are in a real life, grown up ward.  My knees shook for a few minutes, but then I got over it and it was actually kind of fun.  In a way it's way better than teaching the 12 and 13 year old girls, because adults have lot's to say and girls just doodle and pretend they can't hear you when you ask questions.

-Speaking of New Year resolutions...did you know that Anna Karenina is really really long?

-Today Aubrey and I met with her new preschool teacher and speech therapist for her first IEP (individual education plan).  Since we haven't been to one before I really had no idea what to expect.  I think I got a good feel for her teacher and the vibe of the classroom, but it all just went so fast.  I was a little bugged that the teacher didn't seem to take much time to meet Aubrey and interact with her.  It was all paperwork, paperwork, paperwork....sign this, sign that, these are your rights, this is what Aubrey qualifies for, yadda, yadda, yadda.  I don't know.  I think Aubrey will like the class.  10 kids, 1 teacher, 2 aides, and 1 speech therapist.  I think those are pretty good numbers, or as good as they can get in such a budget crunched program.  It will be fun for her, but it is a big change and I am nervous.  I don't know what else to say about that.

-We are picking paint colors for the master bedroom right now.  Anyone wanna come over and consult my paint chips over cinnamon hot chocolate?

-I'm slacking on the p90x.  I did really good for the first couple of weeks, but then Aubrey got sick and we were all sleep deprived and now it's Monday and I'm out of the routine.  Plus I love to watch the Olympics, then I end up staying up too late, and getting up at 6:00 am is too hard.  Wine wine wine.  But mostly it's hard to feel motivated to get a six pack when the dream of pregnancy is in my heart.  Either way I'm a slacker, and I need a good swift kick in the pants. 

-Countdown to CA: 67 days