Ready for 2012

I keep reading that everyone has had a tough 2011 and they are ready for 2012. I AM NOT ALONE I SEE! Other than marring my best friend, the birth of some pretty amazing babies in my circle of friends and family 2011 has been a shit show. I am so ready for a new year and a better year. It seems that the end of this year is turning to be so and hopefully the trend continues in 2 weeks and for the rest of 2012.

Chemo already seems to be working for me. A few of my small tumors that I could feel by hand are now not able to be felt. The big tumor on my neck that I had is now the size of a pea and continues to shrink. ALL AFTER ONLY 1 CHEMO TREATMENT! I am 5 days out and I still haven't lost any hair. I know that this can all change in a blink of an eye but the drs were telling me to be prepared for it to start right away since the chemo I am on is pretty strong.

Vinny had new ear tubes put in and his adenoids removed AND HE IS NOW PRETTY MUCH FULLY WALKING ON HIS OWN! He has made so much progress in the past week that he really seems like a whole different kiddo. His speech as become so clear and makes sense. His balance is amazing and over all he's just much happier. For the first time every on Saturday, he was actually playing with a truck and pushing it around and making truck noises. Normally he would just spin the wheels on the truck and stare at it in awe. I cried like a boob haha! But I was so damn excited and happy that my boy was making progress right before my eyes! Love this boy more than I love anything in the world!

Jason is having an amazing holiday season at work and it seems that he will win the cruise for sure this year. He is in first place and beating the closest person by over 10%. WAHOOOOOO. Although most of you know how fast that can change after what happened to us last year. However, they changed the contest rules because of that and its pretty much locked down now with Jason winning :).  Wahoo...hoping for the ok from the oncologist to take myself a mini vacation. I personally think Jason and I deserve it! haha. Of course I do.

For the first time in a long time I AM EXCITED FOR CHRISTMAS!! Yes I was happy last year about it but this year is just going to be so much fun. Vinny is at the perfect  stage right now and he's going to have a blast! Can't wait to spend time with my family and close friends! They are what means most in life! I am so blessed to have the best there is!

Off to get dinner ready. Fish and Mac n cheese :) YUMMMM

not my house haha but a girl can wish right ;) lol.