...Soon It Will Be Christmas Day!

I had my Rheumatologist visit today and guess what??  I have arthritis - how 'bout that??  Oh brother.....  Over the past three months, I've been poked, proded, x-rayed and examined.  I've not been able to take my arthritis meds because we needed to see "exactly where I am"..  After all that he's come to the conclusion that I have rheumatoid arthritis..  Happy. Happy. Joy. Joy...  Can I puhleeeeeze have my Enbrel now???  My joints sound like a pot of popcorn taking off on the stove when I move, and I'm starting to walk like an accordion - NOT playing "Lady of Spain" either!  It's gotten to the point that the Hubs calls me "Orville" when I get up out of a chair - he's so compassionate..  Otherwise, I am fine. It will take the pharmacy a day or so to get the meds so hopefully all will be well - very soon!  I have my next Bariatric Doc visit on the twenty eighth of this month - I'll keep you posted!

So, I spent most of my day in the car.  I think I heard the same four Christmas carols played over and over by different artists on XM radio while I drove the eighty or so miles to the Rheumatologist's office, just so that I could be told something I've known for five years - he's a new Doc..  so, ya gotta do what cha gotta do..  Then back to town to the pharmacy to make sure that my meds were properly ordered - and will arrive no later than Friday.  I suppose I could have had them called in, but being the control freak that I am, I need to be sure it was taken care of the way it needed to be taken care of!  Then into the office to begin my year end work and to get the files on the computer set up for January, sent out all the January schedules, worked on the web site, then off to choir practice.  Yes Amanda, I had a double martini tonight - filthy..  much needed, too!

So tomorrow is baking day!!  I think that's why I did so much running today - so I can just relax, put in a mooshy Christmas movie and bake.  I was thinking either "Christmas in Connecticut" or "Miracle on 34th Street"..  I've cut down the list of goodies that I usually make since I have only two days to do it, but what I've planned, I'm sure the Guys will enjoy - all their favorites!  We have a grab bag gift exchange on the Hubs side of the family on Christmas Eve.  I like to give out small trays or boxes of home made goodies to everyone as well..

In spite of the the running, hustle and bustle, plans, lists, decorating and wrapping, I thoroughly enjoy this time of year.  Sometimes it is frustrating, exhausting and overwhelming, but it is also beautiful, loving and joyful..  I don't think I would have it any other way....

Until Next Time!