Thanksgiving

We had a nice, quiet Thanksgiving this year. The bottom line is, we didn't want to invite anyone or go anywhere. We just wanted Jonathan to ourselves. He was exhausted after driving home until around 1:00 am Thursday morning and we had a relaxing day. The kids got to jump all over him and play crazy. It was awesome. On Friday we went bowling. Now for most of you, this is not a big thing but to have all of our kids and to have them all have fun, behaving, no tantrums, no running around, no getting mad because someone scored higher and just to laugh and have fun was a humongous treat. Jenna said she things she found a new hidden talent - that yes, with the bumpers in, she beat us all! I made my first apple pies this year because I do hate pie, but they turned out very good. My tastes are slightly changing and I can see a little bit why people like pie now and am thinking I may even eat some next year.
On Saturday, Michael and Jonathan played a church football game and we went and cheered them on. As usual, we went and picked up a young man but only one because I wouldn't allow for more than that because I wanted us to all go together and not have to drive two vehicles. It amazed me that even with Jonathan home for just a few days, we had people calling and asking if we would get their kids when there was no reason their own parents could not take them. They know Jonathan is just home for a few days and yet they still wanted him to drive all around the county and pick people up (not leaders, parents). That was amazing to me how inconsiderate they thought to be of our time together. I'm not brewing about it, just kind of amazed!

Jenna does not seem to be so well improved anymore. I don't know what happened, but she is kind of back to herself. Jenna's medicine was not tailored for her - just a general one they sell. Lindsey's was put together specifically for her symptoms and she continues to behave beautifully. She was so fun - laughing, joking, happy and NOT MOODY for the entire holiday. She is such a joy and really does have a great personality! She is sleeping well, eating well, and using the bathroom well. Jonathan was pretty amazed at the change in her and at first, thought Jenna was going well, too, but it does seem like Lindsey's doctor is certainly the better of the two -- or possibly Lindsey is just responding better. However, I tend to think it is just better medicine. Yesterday, for the first time in years, Lindsey did not melt down after Primary and start her hand flapping and crying fit stating that she just had to leave right at that second. I don't know if she is digesting food better or maybe her blood sugar is better regulated, but she normally has a fit that she is hungry but doesn't know what is the matter, etc. She just waited patiently and stayed happy. She also played her first complete game on Fri. night and did not quit or go off in a huff. She lost gracefully and happy. Now what to do with Jenna ... we are trying one more month on her drops and if not better, she will also go to Lindsey's doctor (who is much more expensive) which is the reason for the reluctance.