Sick Kid Blues

A friend of my recently proposed that "these new mom blogs are unrealistic in portaying themselves to be happy all the time." So this one is for you Rosie. My kids have been sick for the past 4 days. Quincy came down with a fever, runny nose and congestion on Thursday afternoon. Max joined in on Friday. So, for the past 4 days I have been wiping nose after nose, enduring endless whining and fussing, handing out goopey medicine cup after goopey medicine cup, and feeling overall sorry for myself.

I had been looking forward to this weekend. Finals would be over, we had a birthday party to go to, a Thanksgiving dinner to attend, church, and maybe even friends over for Sunday dinner. In a town where not alot happens - this was sure to be one of the best weekends ever. I guess it was not to be.

I knew I had hit a new low when I packed everyone up and went to Wal-Mart just for fun! I have heard of this happening before, but I never thought that I would be so desperate. We just had to get out of the house, and since we didn't want to contaminate anyone we love, we went to a place where we could spread germs to everyone else. So, if you're in Kirksville, sterilize the cart next time you shop - it may be the one that Quincy was in.

I remember, back in my childless days, a conversation that I had with my best friend Amy - she already had kids at the time. We were talking about where we would like to live when we grow up (still has not happened), and I suggested the Pacific Northwest because I like the wet weather. She said she would never do that because the kids would be sick all the time. At that time I thought to myself what's the big deal? So you spend a day chilling out relaxing at home until they get better - how bad can it be? I just want Amy to know that now, so many years later, I finally understand the big deal.



Some good news (sorry Rose) Quincy is now completely potty trained! She has been "day-trained" for nearly a year now - but now she's wearing big girls pants all night too!