5 Year Journal Day 214

     Today's prompt is "Do you need a cold shower?" No.

     It is now 1:55 a.m. here. Yesterday was Christmas Day. It was going ok until I got a call from Billy saying his girlfriend needed a ride to the hospital for kidney pain. I quickly took my medications, had something to eat, and took a shower. We drove to Wilmington to pick her up, but when we got there, she did not want to go to the hospital. We did not stay long, as I am still on my period and had no intention of spending the day there. My plans were set forth in the blog from yesterday. While I was there, though, something strange happened. I started feeling pain in my right side, where my kidney is. I don't think that has ever happened before. I was feeling Nicole's pain in my body. I was ready to go home and rest with some books. 

     We came home, and I had a late lunch of leftovers. I called Granny and Pepere and wished them a Merry Christmas. I then went to lay down and slept for a few hours. When I got up, I made some Progresso soup for my dinner, and made Caleb and myself some grilled cheese sandwiches. They were awesome.

     I didn't stay awake longer than to take my medications. I was still very tired. I am still very tired. I feel like I could sleep a whole week through. 

     Mom called me on the way home, and wished us a Merry Christmas. I spoke with Aunt Lisa on the way home too. She was doing a massive undertaking of clearing space in the basement. 

     So that was our Christmas Day.

     Today, I am glad we made through Christmas. There is just alot of societal pressure to keep up with expectations during this season that are hard on me. I was blessed this year for sure, to have so much support. 

     I even had a good hair day!

     My hair is growing out nicely. I have been able to wear it down because it is cold outside. 

     I did not get through alot of my book that I am reading yesterday, before I fell asleep. 

     Today, we will need to do some house cleaning. I did not get to the laundry yesterday, and I did not set up the alkaline water filtration unit. I need to also clean up the kitchen. First, though, we will pick up the packaging from the Christmas presents and see if we can participate in the Amazon pickup for donated goods. I have some clothes I want to get rid of that I am sure I can not sell, but are new. 

     Caleb loves his new wolf blanket. He takes it everywhere with him. 

     The next holiday is New Year's eve, which happens to be Caleb's birthday too. I think I might try to take him to get a chimichanga. He keeps asking about it. He has a few gifts to open, and I think he will be surprised! There is an adult mulit-colored unicorn onesie waiting for him! He wanted it when I showed it to him at the store. There is also a pair of shoes, and a Minecraft hat.

     Bella is begging me to go back to bed with her. I am not ready. 

     Granny and Pepere got the 2 snowmen ornaments that Caleb made in occupational therapy. They arrived in time.

     Rachel is still waiting on her package.

     I am still waiting for some things to arrive in the mail. 

     I got my new medication chest of drawers in the mail the other day. It requires assembly, so I am glad I bought the new tool set, because Caleb lost or destroyed my old tool set. 

     Well, I am tired, and don't have anything to write about. I m going to take my iron pill and orange juice and go back to bed with my book.