Silver Lining, But More Like Camel

Well, it is the 18th and we are finally feeling better. We all got sick, in varying degrees and at different times, it has been fun. I seriously feel like some kind of vampire. I haven't been out in the sunlight except to take sick kiddos to the Dr. and to get more Tylenol. Thank goodness for online shopping, it has provided some comfort. I spent an embarrassing amount of time on-line searching for a new purse for Christmas because I can never have too many purses. And then I decided I needed a new coat so I was shopping for one of those too, since I have spent all fall inside and sick I thought I should prepare myself for winter. I picked a very cute and very warm, puffy, camel colored down jacket with a furry hood, it's synthetic, don't worry. I did whine a little to Markham that I needed the coat before Christmas because the cold wasn't going to wait for Christmas. I wasn't really thinking he would cave. But I did have a point....and I am so over my other coats. He said, "It is a Christmas present, you have to wait." Then, the other day, he brought a big box home, and told me to open it. I was not sure what it was, I have a number of things coming in the mail. I opened it, to find my new coat!!! I was a little confused, since I was sure I wouldn't see it until 12- 25. (Warning....sappy)

Markham: I want you to have it now.

Me: No, no Babe, it is a Christmas present. You can wrap it and I will wait. It is for Christmas.

Markham: No, I want you to have it now. It is not a Christmas present, it is a "I love you" present. It is for being a great mom. We have all been sick, including you, but you took care of all of us and you deserve it.

...and this is one of the many reasons why I love Markham, I am sure I don't deserve him. But I so love him.