So this past week we have essentially been in lockdown. After Travis' birthday he came down with the flu and a nasty cold at the same time. The poor guy pretty much just vegged on the couch until Thursday - almost an entire week. Whitney never got the flu but hacked a lung all week. Her only hope was sucking on Jolly Ranchers - my kid friendly substitute for cough drops.
So with both kids sick Aaron took off on Tuesday to Miami on a business trip. I am just grateful that I only got the cold and nothing more. I can only imagine if we were all sick and trying to survive! Even though being sick is never fun, it's our first and hopefully our last time experiencing sickness this winter - so I really can't complain. Plus, I think it prepared me a little for what is coming. I've enjoyed over 2 years of freedom, going anywhere almost anytime with two kids in tow. Two kids that are very easy to deal with.
This past week I was reminded what it was like after having a baby. You don't go anywhere, do anything in fear of sickness - and the fact that I'm usually a walking zombie who feels like a cow nursing every two hours. Oh the fun memories!
Honestly though, despite being in lockdown all week - where "going out" meant going to get the mail. It really wasn't so bad. It felt good to slow down and enjoy my kids a little more, snuggling on the couch and watching a few movies. I even got most all the baby stuff washed and set up. Baby Hailey's room is practically functional, with about 3 and a half weeks remaining.
So, now we are mostly healthy again, Aaron is back home, and I'm disinfecting the house. It's fun to see Travis eat, run, and smile again. It's nice to see the kids play together and make each other laugh. It's nice not to hear both of them coughing through the night and checking on them to make sure they are breathing o.k. And although I'm going to enjoy the freedom (although freedom of mobility is significantly small) I have over the next couple weeks, I'm excited for our new baby to come. Hopefully we can just relax and enjoy the new addition - freedom will come some day in the future right? right?
Fun Box
3 months ago
5 comments:
Sorry to hear you were all sick!! I wondered where Whitney was for playgroup. Glad you are all on the mend and you are just about ready for baby!!
Ha, that lack of 'freedom' is what scares Ben about having more kids! I admit I hate being trapped in the house all day too. Good thing it's a relatively mild winter, so you don't have to be too trapped, right?(It's mild there isn't it??) Still...even with all the work babies are, they are worth it...I'm excited for you!!
Doesn't sound like fun. I can't believe you are under a month left, when do we get to see belly pictures?
Awe sorry your household has been sick. No fun at all, but it does mean more snuggles & stories & such & I like that. Cooped up inside is the hard part. Brynn's been hacking this week too so it looks like we are all doing the same thing. Glad Travis had a great birthday. So exciting to be 3! AND so exciting you have 3 weeks left!!
Hey, sorry you guys were sick. I can relate to the "walking zombie" stuff right now. It's been 5 weeks and I feel so out of the loop with life. As long as the baby stays healthy, we're good. :) I don't even make it to the mailbox most days. Haha. You don't have much longer to go. Exciting!
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