Today is the last "official" day of J and JJ's spring break. JJ is certain that he is not well enough to return to school tomorrow. He is definitely feeling better but his gut might not be quite right for returning to school. And this flu has been so nasty that we don't want to share it with anyone, especially his young classmates and dear teacher!
Today, it was my turn. Its amazing how you can get sick of laying on the couch and watching movies. I know now why the boys just wanted to lay around. My stomach feels like it is tied up in knots. The fetal position is the most comfortable!
Pickle is still sick-- he is going on day 4. Luckily, he was able to keep down some fluids and food today. I wrapped him up in a cozy blanket and rocked him in the rocking chair on our front porch to get him some fresh air and a change of scenery. Once outside, I could tell it was spring-- the motorcycles (and the accompanying noise) are back. One definite benefit of winter-- no motorcycle noise!
We decided to go for a drive so we could all get out of the house--we were feeling a little too coop'ed up. Minutes into the drive, Pickle got sick--all over himself, the van and the carseat. I guess the car ride wasn't a good idea. In the midst of Pickle's eruption in the back seat, J had to swerve as a goose flew into the country road we were driving down. Once again, I guess the car ride wasn't a good idea. J carried Pickle (still buckled inot his car seat) into the mudroom. What a mess! One benefit of being sick (and J now feeling better)... he was on car seat clean up duty!
I'll say another pray tonight for my family's health- especially our littlest patient. He is being such a trooper but I can tell he is getting frustrated and tired of being sick. His big brother is now taking his turn taking care of him! "And I'll be my brother's keeper, so the whole world knows that we're not alone"...
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