We went to Josh's Christmas party...I packed an outfit for Ella to be changed into as I worked until 5pm and then I had to go pick her up...so Beth had her changed and ready to go when I picked her up...it took her a little bit to warm up to all the people at his work party...she was running around a little by the end...and waving and saying "bye" to everyone before we left...she even had a few smiles! :) It wasn't too late of a night...so Ella was in bed at a decent time.
Saturday -we held an event at my office to raise money for the "Sponsor Sight" program...where every $30 raised provides an eye exam and glasses to local children whose families can't afford it...so all eye exams that were done on December 8th - 100% of the proceeds went to this, "Sponsor Sight" program...enough money was raised to provide 39 children with eye exams and glasses. So that kept me busy for most of the day....and then Saturday night was my works Christmas Party...again...took Ella a little bit to warm up to everyone...but she chowed down on all the good food...Sweet Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Cheesy Potatoes, Broccoli....she did pretty well! We always play a game at our party called "Dirty Santa"...at least that's what they call it in the South! I know it as Yankee Swap...but with Dirty Santa...you can bring a nice or not so nice gift...last year I won a fantastic gift...I won a Kindle Fire!!! This year....not so nice....
Sunday - I didn't get my nap like I hoped...but that's ok...I did get some cleaning done...and I did have to go grocery shopping in the afternoon...I waited until Ella had already taken her nap....which of course by that time it was pouring rain....Josh was gone for the afternoon....he went shooting with his friends and they went over to one of the other guys house to clean their guns...so Ella and I went out in the rain...which actually Ella loved...I had a little jacket on her with the hood pulled up...and she thought the rain was hysterical...she kept laughing away! I on the other hand didn't love getting soaking wet!
Monday - back to the regular routine again!
Tuesday - I pulled a muscle in my shoulder....it didn't really bother me too much...was more of just an irritant...by Wednesday night I was in pain...I kept having muscle spasms in my back...I thought well I will just lay down and sleep and hopefully wake up Thursday feeling great...haha....noooo....I barely slept Wednesday night...and by Thursday morning I could hardly walk or breathe without having a muscle spasm...so Josh says...what are you going to do?? To which I replied that I was going to suck it up and deal....so I took a hot shower, Motrin, and used a heating pad for 20 minutes...and off to work I went...I made it through the day...and it actually got better as the day went on...I still have a little pain...but I am functioning just fine.
Wednesday - Grandma and Grandpa joined us at Romp 'N Roll....a good time was had by all...Ella was a little shy...but she opened up by the end. Then I had to bring the car in for an oil change...so while that was being done...we all went to the Farm Basket for lunch....I ordered Ella a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich (she eats that some at home) thinking that she wouldn't want my sandwich (chicken, mushroom, and spinach)....however...she didn't want that the peanut butter and jelly...she wanted what Mom had...the good stuff! Ella fell asleep on the way home (within 20 seconds of being in the car!) and slept for the 15-20 minutes it took to get home...and then she was done...I tried for another nap when we got home....but she wasn't having it!
Today I was ready to get out of the house for a little bit...so Ella and I got ready...we stopped by my work to just say "hi"...and then went to Target to walk around...Ella is very much into repeating words...so we walked by the Christmas trees at Target...and I stopped and pointed to the trees...and Ella said..."tree"...well in her way of trying to say it...so it's fun to point out things and have her say them back to me...She also knows Bella's name...and will call her by her name now instead of just puppy or doggy.
Ella gave me a sweet smile today...
She was being silly!
Ella is now napping...which means a little downtime for me...which I think I am going to go read for a little bit!
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