January 2, 2006

Today is my last day of Christmas vacation. I am working tomorrow for the morning and then will be back with the girls for the afternoon. It will be good to have some different things to think about, but I am not looking forward to the first day back. I am sure I will have more than a few books returned, and since I have classes back to back all morning the idea of checking them in and being ready to teach sounds rather challenging.

I made Leah's requested meal today and she did eat that fairly well. She was quite pleased with herself, too, so she now thinks she deserves a new DVD. She does not request anything to eat at all, but at least she is slightly more agreeable about the idea of food.

Chris' mom is coming to take care of Leah tomorrow. She took a leave of absence from her job to help us out and take care of Leah. I also have several other projects-like taking down the Christmas tree- that I hope to have her help with.

Thursday is our Iowa City appointment. I see that snow is forecast for Wednesday, so I am hopeful that it will be out of our way by the time we leave Thursday morning. I have already constructed a fairly lengthy list of questions for Mary in the Middle when we see her.

Bedtime is approaching and I need to lay a few things out to take to school. Continue to pray for Leah and her return to health.