nice weekend

Anna spent last night over at her parents house so that I could get some stuff done around the house this morning. My mom came down today and we went in to Anna's parents for dinner... now, Anna, my mom and I are back out in NJ. Yeah, we're all over the place.

Anna had a good day today and was able to spend some good quality time with TJ. He's been really gentle with her and seems to understand that he can't climb on her. They spent a lot of time watching music videos from Youtube. When we walked in he was dancing up a storm. His current favorite is the Marc Anthony remake of Aguanile (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nx8URjepjo). Somehow I think Anna had a bit of an influence on this one. When the song starts out, he plays the drums on the floor (or anything else), then he transitions into the Salsa dance. After a couple weeks in the Heights, he's definitely working the Spanish influence. Couple more years and we'll see if we have a Cuban lefty pitcher or the Dominican corner outfielder.

The last couple days, Anna has been down to minimal medicines. I think its been over 36 hours since she took pain meds, though probably will take some tonight. We certainly don't want to restrict pain meds, but it's a good indicator as to how she's feeling. For a while it was every two hours, so the fact she's going a while is definitely a good sign. Overall, she's really doing great the past couple of days. Anna has her first outpatient chemo treatment tomorrow and my mom is going to take her and sit over there with her. TJ is staying over at her parent's house just to be out of the way.

Kathleen did great in her race today. I'll try to get more details from her when she is back in NY. I heard through Anna there was something involving hot, sweat, and firemen, but not really sure what that's all about.

When my mom came down, she brought a new batch of gifts from folks Upstate. Thanks to Jackie (from my mom's office) for sending a care package. Thanks to Uncle Mike, Aunt Sue and the kids for the PJs, socks and a card. (note to the boys: Yeah, that Aunt Sue and Uncle Mike from the late night spot). Special thanks to Kellie (my sister) for the beautiful Leukemia bracelet and card.