So did you have a good Christmas or (if you don’t celebrate) a pleasant week? I can tell you about my Christmas in one word:
Hot.
Yes, hot.
Look, I know I live in Florida (for now). But this is north Florida first of all, and it’s a big state. Secondly, even this far south, December is generally cool or cold. Third, shortly before Christmas, the storm that dumped all that snow in the West and Midwest brought daytime temperatures down to the 30’s and 40’s here.
However, the Day Itself hovered around 75 degrees in my part of the world. Seventy-five and muggy, which it made the air feel even warmer. Unseasonal weather aside, though, the girls got to see Mr. Asthma Mom for a few days, I didn’t have to cook, my daughters and nieces and nephews got to spend Christmas together, and a wonderful holiday was had by all.
Also, I’ve recently been told that April is Denver’s snowiest month. April. That’s the beginning of beach season where I live, so this year’s humid Christmas was perhaps a good thing, since I will shortly live in more cold and snow than I will know what to do with. And also? I am a teeny bit terrified at that news.
But enough weather talk. I’ve got a contest winner to announce. Thanks to all who entered It’s All About the Yes and to Yes to Carrots for sponsoring. AG and her Steadfast Sidekick were, in the end, swayed by all the baby talk since they both desperately want a little brother or sister (ain’t happening), and here’s their pick:
LPN Mom
Congratulations! I’ve emailed you the prize information–let us know how you like the movie.
As for me? Here’s what I’m saying “Yes” to in 2009:
1. The move (finally!) to Denver.
2. The transition from freelance telecommuting to full-time work.
3. The continuing, often frustrating, effort to involve AG in asthma maintenance and treatment decisions.
4. The second year of this Asthma Mom blog.
Stay tuned this week for the inevitable end-of-year lists, Best of 2008 posts, and a look forward into 2009.
Uhh ohh. Have to disagree with you Asthma Mom!
April is more like the 3rd snowiest month with a mere 9.1″ average! March will be the highest at 11.7 inches.
According to wikipedia, these are the stats FOR AVERAGE SNOWFALL
Jan 7.7″
Feb 6.3″
Mar 11.7″
Apr 9.1″
May 1.3″
Jun trace
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 2.1″
Oct 4.1″
Nov 10.7″
Dec 8.7″
ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Denver,_Colorado
Thanks guys!! Can’t wait to go see it-I haven’t seen a non-animated movie IN THE THEATER in about forever!
Will you be posting about your #3? This is starting to be a challenge for me, as DS is sick of doing all the medicine EVERY day. While he, at almost 5, may be a bit young for much real discussion, it would be interesting to ‘hear’ what’s working for you, a few years ahead of us.
-lpnmon
AsthmaGramps,
I got that bit of info from your son.
March terrifies me a little less–but JUST a little. The girls, of course, think those numbers are awesome.
Congrats, again, LPN Mom. Hope you enjoy it! The last non-animated movie I saw was Twilight, with AG, which halfway counts, I guess!
(Oh, and I’m not having a #3. The girls just REALLY wish I would.)
I thought perhaps that was where the info came from, but I just had to respond anyway, …
This year, however we’re running into the bottom end of the average curve, while last year we were up on top.
Maybe the numbers will be kind to you, and you won’t have to deal with it during your first few months!
What I find amazing is there are only two “zero” months, and one trace month with the rest above an inch!
Oh no! I meant #3 on your list! lol!
-lpnmon
Okay, your comment makes much more sense to me now.
Yeah, I’ll be posting about all those talks for sure–now that she’s (thankfully) under fairly good control, her attitude towards–and sometimes resistance of–treatment is the biggest issue right now. (not that I blame her)