-Our household got very sick for about three weeks and then it took us two more to recover.
-Christmas Eve supper was at our house for the first time this year (we've had the rite of passage into adulthood now!)
-We spent a lot of time preparing our house so that we would have a comfortable place to celebrate .
-As soon as Makeba's bronchitis went away, she began cutting teeth.
-We took many steps backwards in the weaning department as a result of illness and teething.
-We are so happy that my parents are in town for Christmas.
-Makeba is growing up SO much! She says so many words and can put together 2 word sentences really well. Some of her favourite phrases are "ooo la la!" and "oy yoy yoy!" She actually says "ooo la la" when she sees something she likes! She also says it just because she likes to say it.
-I've been reading up about homeopathy as a method of healing for our family (as I've been frustrated by contemporary doctors, myself, and needed an alternative which has brought me much healing so far!)
-I've been reading up on breastfeeding and weaning and found that the World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding for at least the first two years to maximize the immune benefits of the breasmilk for the child. I've also found that many women feel pressured to wean before both the mother and child are ready. I'm encouraged because it seems that every time we try to wean, something gets in the way, so now I feel that it's all part of it and we are just fine the way we are.
-I made "kutia" (traditional Ukrainian dish for Christmas and Theophany Eves) for the first time! It was good (that is, if you like it! It's an acquired taste!)
-Makeba told me to make her some tea "Mama-tea-make it!"
-We got sick AGAIN, but in a different way...vomit, etc. Oh, man, that's been tough! All three of us got it and it has set us back about a week. Makeba still has the diarrhea part (let's just say, "peee eew!" in the words of Makeba).
-Makeba had her first haircut last night! Just the bangs. I, of course, cut them too short, even though I swore I would be better than all those other mothers who cut them too short! Oh, well! I guess we're all paranoid about stabbing our children's eyes with the scissors so we all misjudge the space between the eyes and the scissors!
So, that's the update! I tried to keep it concise, but, as you know, it has been a long time! Thanks for not giving up on us!
May you all have peace and fulfullment in this new year!
Love,
Hania
