Things I haven't done in a while thanks to this shitass stomach virus:
- Opened my laptop (Wednesday night for tutoring).
- Had a cup of coffee (Wednesday morning).
- Eaten a full meal (Wednesday morning).
- Properly taken care of my children (Wednesday afternoon).
- Come downstairs for more than half an hour (Thursday morning and it wasn't enjoyable at all as I was forced to watch Cars 2, but I did get a cuddle with Matt even though he didn't want to).
- Had a glass of wine (Tuesday night).
- Put on makeup (Wednesday morning...if you've been following for a while, this is a crazy big deal).
- Dried my hair (Wednesday morning...I currently resemble Medusa, but at least I've showered).
- Kissed Husband (Wednesday morning).
- Thought about sushi without dry heaving (Tuesday night...also a really big deal).
- Prepared a meal for anyone (Wednesday at lunch. I can't say I really missed this aspect of life...just saying).
- Went outside (Wednesday night...aside from briefly sticking my Medusa-esque head out the back door yesterday to yell at Matt for throwing dirt at Hailey).
- Applied deodorant (Wednesday afternoon...seriously, why bother at this point).
- Participated in meals, activities, baths, or discipline for the Crazies (let's face it...some of this has been a little nice, but it is really wearing on Husband. They haven't made things easy).
- Returned an email (Wednesday night...until this morning).
Things for which I am thankful:
- Husband (seriously, he did everything...ballet class, haircut, tae kwon do, library, grocery shopping, meals, baths, bedtimes, tried to feed me and keep me hydrated...he rocks).
- Never having seen the Kardashian in NY show (without it, I would have been completely bored...TV sucks...that show sucks too, but it was new).
- The Crazies coming up to check on me every now and then (it made me feel loved...what can I say?).
- The ability to sit upright (currently happening...it's a big deal).
- The fact that this is the first time since having the Crazies that I've been completely knocked out.
- TV.
- Puzzles (for the Crazies).
Things that kind of suck still:
- Matt threw up last night right before dinner and still doesn't feel well. He hasn't had the crapping part of this virus, so I'm hoping that was it. I have high hope, don't I?
- Husband started feeling like shit last night.
- Hailey is extra whiny and is pretending to be sick too, so whenever we take care of Matt, she gets all whiny and annoying and it's driving me fucking crazy (I'm currently trying to talk her out of turning the TV off b/c she wants to play with Matt...who is laying on the couch like a beached whale and looks nothing like a kid who's going to play with her).
- I'm not 100%, but I gotta "man up" and take over parental control.
- The very real possibility of no preschool tomorrow...ugh.
Yes, I'm bitching.
Yes, life could be worse.
Yes, we're coming out of this.
Yes, this is the first time we've all been knocked out by a virus.
No, I'm not a good patient.
No, I never drink enough.
No, I'm not a patient "sick mother." I know some people love this shit, but I can't stand it. I love my independent kids.
No, I'm not looking for sympathy.
Yes, I know people say I'll miss this one day, but I seriously doubt it.
Farewell for now...wish me luck.
11 comments:
Oh, Rebecca. Sending you guys lots of positive, healthy vibes. Here's hoping all four of you are recovered ASAP!
Glad you're feeling a little before! Sushi always makes me dry heave (as it should). Poor Hubby - hope a good night's sleep takes care of it)
Edit: Mommy's comment was meant to say "Glad you're feeling a little better!" No proofreading before 9am.
So glad you're back online...a little. This virus is hitting everyone and everywhere. It's a nasty one! Hope you're back on your feet soon. Sending love and hugs and kisses...through a germ barrier so that I don't get sick too!
Ugg! How awful!!!! I hope you are on the mend and so is everyone else. I hate when everyone is sick too, I'm not that patient either....especially if it's Hubs, poor guy.
Puck got a 24 hour puking bug but it seems to have ended there...hopefully.
Wow...you have been knocked out! No laptop? No MAKEUP?
Glad Husband was there to help.
Hope this is all a distant memory soon!!!
you poor thing! ON the bright side, you sound a lot more chipper than you did before. But terrible that Husband's down now. Hang in there!
so glad husband is there for you. we all got something last year around this time that resulted in us needing the carpets professionally cleaned. our house smelled of puke for weeks. :(
let's hope it's downhill from here.
drink as much as you can!!
ugh! Sounds awful! Its bad enough when the kids are sick...but when you are totally taken out - everything falls apart. Sounds like hubby was a rock star taking over. Hope he isn't spiraling down into it now though, too.
Hoping for a healthier week ahead!
I'm pretty sure you will never ever look back on this event and miss it. Who in their right mind would fondly remember cleaning up vomit? (even if the source of the vomit was their dear children)
Oh man, I hope all this illness leaves your home quickly! No fun!!
I agree - I will never miss being sick while having to also take care of sick kiddos. It's the hardest thing ever.
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