Ready for the holidays?

TBW is hurting. Her wrist is all wrapped up, but still hurts her very much. I love taking care of her, but being the independent person she is, she sometimes gets frustrated with it all. It is fun getting her dressed in the morning... Not so much for her. Wool sweaters aren't very giving, turtlenecks would go over her arm, but pulling them on, hurts. (we'll cut the right arm off a couple tonight - since she freezes in her cubby - and she has 5 more weeks, at least, to go). Pants, socks... bra :) - they require two hands. I know it is frustrating. It had to happen to her right hand, which is her dominate hand, and in the winter, when layers of clothes are required. I guess in the summer, the driveway wouldn't be slippery with snow...

Waiting in line last night to get her prescription, we were discussing whether or not we should put her on my insurance. There is a "domestic partner" option listed, but I need to find out what I need to do to "prove" that and what the additional cost would be. Her insurance is free through her employer, but she is responsible for 10%. That seems reasonable, but a simple test, like a bone scan now costs thousands. Which in turn ends up costing her hundreds. Her ER copay was $150. Suddenly it adds up. I'd hate to see the bill if she had to be admitted to the hospital. We won't get on the cost of healthcare and prescriptions in this country - or this blog entry will be endless. I need to decide if I am going to stay where I am working, or try to find something else. Then we will pursue it based on our decision there.

We haven't started our Christmas shopping. Guess we aren't feeling the pressure yet :) This will be the first year TBW's daughter won't be home. She lives in Denver now. It is her first year in the working world. She is hoping to work over the holidays to get the overtime pay. I hope we can fly her home sometime soon though. I keep waiting to get into the spirit of the season... The snow is helping, but I am still not quite all there. Maybe a little eggnog and mistletoe...