Yes, it has been one of those days. The day when either you are really sick, and everyone else is rip roaring ready to go, or everybody else is sick. Thankfully, I am healthy...and stay that way! All the children are in different stages of illness at the moment.
The baby has not only a cold, but is also teething. His poor little face is smothered in drool, and his nose is runny, and eyes watery plus that dreaded cough. He hasn't wanted to leave his comfy place nestled in close to my chest all day.
The eldest boy has the cough. He really seems fine other than that, but after going through a bought of pneumonia and croup (multiple times), every time I hear him cough, I get that dreaded fear again of "what if".
Our girl, well she seemed totally fine other than the residual cough from her last weeks cold. After visiting one of her best friends today, she came home, immediately went upstairs and fell asleep. This is the child that has taken only and handful of naps since she was a year and a half ..... so I knew something was up. The rest of the day, she laid on the couch feeling puny. I really try to be polite with others when it comes to germs. My dear friend so graciously allowed my daughter to come over today so I could tend to the boys - I so apologize my dear friend if we have passed on the sickness to your family - so not intended.
It's a lot to emotionally to take in when everyone wants you to hold them, nurse them all day for comfort, help them fall asleep, read them a book, make them a special meal, put together a puzzle etc. It really sucks to see your children sick, and realistically, all you can do is help make them comfortable while they recoup.
Tonight my husband and I found ourselves in that mode of caring for everyone else while trying to help each other through a tough blip on our family timeline. My husband and I are similar in some ways. One of those is in dealing with stress. After 8 years of marriage, I've noticed that when stressed we both tend to get a bit of wanderlust. Due to work schedules, classes, and such a trip is not in the cards for us right now. We then tend to travel in our minds. Sometimes it is separately when we are working through something emotionally or together when dealing with a difficult family issue.
My husband's latest dream.... a Hagglund. Have you ever seen a Hagglund. It's one of those transport vehicles they use in the icy land of Antarctica, and elsewhere. It is actually a really cool vehicle to use on sand, in muddy bogs, lakes, and just about everywhere. Well, he thinks we need one. Sure, why not! Did you know you can get one refurbished from Sweden for only $35 K delivered to your door. Can you imagine the places you could travel in one of these!
While the children were resting on the couch and watching Where in the World is Carmen San Diego, amidst our dinner prep, and a bottle of wine, we found ourselves chatting about travelling. Reminiscing over our New Zealand trip...where we would go next time, places we would like to see in the U. S., maybe even Australia? Gosh, and what might Europe be like? Oh the places we could go.
Do you think we are feeling a little restless? For now we are needed here, at home to give our little ones the love and care they need. All those travel plans will come when the time is right.
As for tonight we just hope it is a peaceful one.
Oh and if you are looking for a good wine. Check this one out.
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| Casa Castillo - Thank you Uncle B and Aunt J., We really enjoyed this tonight! |
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