Thursday, December 9

Big fat snowflakes are gently falling tonight....Liam and Connor are all tucked in and this Grandma is about ready to head in that direction, too!

Dad was admitted to the hospital early this morning.   After Anne and Patrick stopped by with the boys clothes, etc., I left for Mendota and spent the day with Dad.   He slept a lot, is on oxygen, steroids and antibiotics for the breathing,   Dr. talked to me at noon - he has COPD, but for now, he seems to be at a good comfort level.   Scary when he coughs, though!

I worked on my Christmas cards, read, and enjoyed the hospital Christmas luncheon (complimentary for employees and guests);  it was very good!  Santa and an elf stopped by and gave Dad some candy canes.  Bob and Linda came.  They had been at the hospital last evening till late.   Dad just slept away while we visited.    Bob noticed some snow flurries around 3....I left for home and Mark made blueberry pancakes and bacon for supper.   The boys thought that was neat having breakfast for supper and what good eaters they were!

Mark's Mom's surgery was successful today!   She is in the hospital tonight planning to come home tomorrow.

After baths, storytime and chat with Mommy and Daddy, they are off to dreamland!    Anne and Patrick are in Las Vegas till Sunday celebrating Anne's 40th (Sunday)!   Should be a win-win situation for all.....hoping they have a great time and we are sure looking forward to lots of fun with the boys.