So sorry!!!!

I have been neglecting you!!!

I was sick for a long time. My Crohn's Disease finally got the best of me and landed me in the hospital for four days. I was dehydrated and malnourished and in lots of pain. I am taking a stronger dose of prednisone (steroid) now and it seems to be working. I just want to eat everything I see!!! Especially chicken. As I had posted, I was/am dealing with a sprained ankle. It's still tender and I really need to do some physical therapy exercises on it to prevent future sprains. It is still badly bruised and a little swollen, though. I, honestly, get nervous everytime I take a step.

On a happier note, The Girl turned three! I can't beleive my BABY is three years old. She is growing up into this wonderfully sweet, compassionate, loving and SMART little girl. When I say smart, I mean she is impressing others with what she knows for her age. She can say her alphabet, recognizes about twenty letters, writes her name, can count to twenty, recognizes 1-9, and speaks like you and I. She naturally wants to learn but as a Mommy, part of me really hopes she is inherently a smart child. That aside, she really is a blast and a joy to be around. She makes me laugh constantly and loves giving out hugs and kisses. :)

Joe also had a birthday. He is 33! His was two days after The Girls-so, yes she was his present three years ago. They have the best relationship-very close. I hope that will carry through the years! Anyway, we didn't celebrate his birthday yet on account of me being sick, so we are doing dinner out Thursday night. Joe has been amazing through this flare/sprain. I have a newfound love and respect for him.

I interviewed for and accepted a new position in my company. I am now an enrollment data manager. This means, I control all the data between our company and a few of our partner schools. The teams contact me for questions about student files, I find out the answers and produce reports for my bosses and the schools. So far, I am loving the switch! No more travel, set hours, much more independent work, and no ridiculous amount of phone time!!!!!

I have a ton of pictures that I need to post. I will work on that this week.

I'll try not to stay away so long next time!!!