All Done Forever

Putting on lipstick


Last weekend Lance had his "graduation" conference to officially become an FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries). It was at the Gaylord Hotel in Dallas, and I joined him on Friday so that we could attend the banquet together. Even though we knew he was done, it was so nice to finally hold that piece of paper in hand and know it was official. I really wanted to cry when Lance walked up on stage to get it. It was a long time coming, and I am so thankful to have such a dedicated and wonderful husband, who spent literally thousands of hours studying for these exams over the last five years.

In other news, we all had the awful stomach virus that is going around last week. I have not had one of those in years, and to make it worse, Lance was out of town. I know I have said it before, but I really don't know how single parents do it. Also, had to turn on our AIR CONDITIONER because its been 70 degrees everyday, only to find out it was broken. $400 later, my house is now a comfortable 72 degrees in December. So insane.....Merry Christmas to us!

Some things I didn't want to forget M has done lately. She is beginning to understand sympathy/empathy a little. The other morning I was getting her out of bed and she stepped on her lovie. She said "Oh, I step lovie. Sorry Lovie." She tries to feed him too. She likes to play "night, night" as well. She has a monkey that she will lay next to, she will rub his back, and whisper to him. She will then inform me that "he sleepin." She also thinks he's real because she will leave him in a room and then yell "Monkey" like he's going to pop up and come to her. Her sentence structure is great, and she can repeat most things we say. She loves to try to make us laugh. The other day she told me that her uncle had pooted (I don't even think this really happened), and I laughed, so now whenever she wants me to laugh she says "big Steve pooted." She is the only girl who comes to class consistently at MDO , so all she talks about are the 5 boys in her class. Most of her other friends at church are boys too, but she still seems to know her feminine side. She loves her purses, necklace and putting on lipstick. She also loves to play with money (coins). Lance has been giving her pennies when he comes home in return for kisses. He was sad to discover he could buy her affection. Merry Christmas to everyone! May our God of hope fill you will his peace and grace this holiday season!