Hello again, it's been a while

I've been taking a blogging break since the busy season started in October. There has just been too much to do at home and for my business for me to feel like I had time to blog. So, let me catch you up on what's been happening here at Granny's Hoard. Sorry for the lack of photos, this will be a quick post today.

Family-
We are still getting used to my hubby's TBI diagnosis and working on ways to make it more manageable for him and the rest of the family. He has made some great progress and is able to remember a few things from his short term memory- like where he put his keys (a couple of times, the number of times they are lost still outnumber the found.) He has been able to help my son with his first grade math homework while I cook dinner. He remembered that I said I was out of dish washing soap and got me some (for Valentine's day, but it's ok, at least he remembered.) He business is picking up and he has two steady customers who have construction/remodeling type work for him that should keep him busy until spring. He was also able to discontinue his vestibular therapy and his balance is greatly improved and his dizzyness has gone, except when he overworks himself too much. We are still working on ways for him to realize when he has neuro-fatique and needs a break. I am thankful for any progress and for the peace that is finally returning at least a little bit to our family life.

I am also now a proud grandma. My stepdaughter had her baby girl in December, which was a month early! Our grandaughter is doing well, and gaining weight, but having some colic/acid reflux type issues. Both of my kiddos had gerd and colic, so I'm thinking she will probably end up being diagnosed with similar issues. We were able to make the 10 hour drive after Christmas and be able to see the new baby and help mom out a little bit. We also heard yesterday that they have decided to move closer in April and will be only about an hour away. I hope everything works out and they are able to. I would love to be able to help out with the baby more and be able to see them all more!

My storage building-
My hubby surprised me at Christmas with a large furnace for my shop. He spent about 2 weeks dropping the ceiling and installing the insulation and now my work space is heated (and will be cooled in the summer as well) I have been able to work out there several days even when it was chilly. On the really cold days it's not the warmest, I still have to dress in layers and sometimes wear gloves, but it's so much better than it was! I am looking forward to converting the little room I used to work in into half photo space and half kid's play area, as this room is small enough to easily heat and cool so they will also be comfy. And I have a whole summer ahead of my that I need to still get some work done, so hopefully they will have enough space and things to do to keep them occupied a few hours a day out in my shop. I have been clearing out old inventory and organizing things so hopefully by summer I will have new shelves for all my listed, unlisted and amazon inventory and everything will be off the floor! Can't wait to get organized and streamline my whole process.

Christmas sales were spectacular and I can't wait to share them with you all tomorrow. (I promise I will write the post right after this one, so I don't forget!)