Yesterday was the last day of school for 2015. The boys were out around noon and then went to Harmon and Warner’s house which is a stones throw from the school. I was off to Denver and Lori to work. I made it back up by about 1:30 to pick them up and then we headed home. Ty wanted to stay and play with Warner some more so I left him at the Cohen’s. Turns out they went to a movie!
Jag and I then did some work around the house until about 4:15 when I went back to get Ty. The boys decided to have a sleep over so I came home with two kids in tow. Now my cold is still hanging on in full force so I tried to rest for a bit before Lori’s Christmas Party. Finally around 6pm she arrived home and we headed back into town (Vail) to a great restaurant where we’d join the 200 plus employees of the clinic for the party. Now being the top orthopedic clinic in the World, they spared no expense. As soon as we arrived the misses was bombarded by hello’s and hugs from lots of people I didn’t know. I’ll bet she introduced me to 30 or 40 people last night, some that I had briefly met before and others I didn’t know. From the CEO and his wife, who commented to Lori, “I’ve heard about you!” to various PA’s and other people, it was clear Lori is doing a great job. Now those of us that know her know everyone likes her (yadda yadda yadda) but it was also obvious she was quite respected. It’s one thing to be liked, but you have to earn respect. In any case, she’s made great strides in the 4 months and 6 days she’s been at the helm of Dr. C’s team, not only for her little group but for the entire clinic. Well enough said, most of us know this but I had to share it anyhow.
We all ate with our groups and all the doctors sat in the middle of the room together. Dr. C was a bit late as he had 4 surgeries yesterday which made about 58 between Thanksgiving and yesterday. He’s now off on a Caribbean cruise until the 2nd of January for a much needed rest. He was obviously very tired and physically spent from all the work over the past few weeks, but this is always a busy time as people are trying to get in at year end before their deductible kicks over on January 1st.
We made it home around 10pm and were one of the first couples to leave. They had a dance floor set up after dinner with a DJ but we headed out. Today we’ll start cleaning after we (or she) sleeps in. I already cleaned up the dishes from 3 boys grazing all night and started the dishwasher. I woke up at 5:30 as I couldn’t sleep with my cold. All three boys are still sleeping too, with Jagger in his clothes on top of our bed where he collapsed last night. I didn’t notice him until about 3am when I briefly woke up. The doctor’s office is still open but things will calm way down next week with Don (Dr. C) gone. Ty’s report card was posted on line with all A’s and B’s and Jag’s will post next week as he had to finish up a project yesterday from being sick last week. My damn nose won’t stop running so I’m going to go.
Yesterday my Mom opined how this holiday season was sort of a funk. This is true for us too vas we’ve been so busy moving and starting new lives that we haven’t had a chance to breathe. So starting today, we’re all in for Christmas! Not sure what my Mom’s excuse is, ha ha.
Last and not least, today is my little brothers birthday, Happy Birthday Tom! He’s I think 55 today, wow. Hope you have a good day. Let us know what you’re doing.
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That’s all, Merry Christmas and God Bless.