Sunday, December 14, 2008

Felled by the Flu

We're slowly recovering from what has been one of our most miserable weekends in a very long time. Joe started throwing up during the middle of the night on Friday, and I started less than two hours after. We immediately realized it would be a very long weekend.

Our healthy children, of course, seemed to have the energy of 1,000 puppies. They also seemed to pick up on the "parents are incapacitated" vibe by doing lots of fighting. And our house is no longer baby-proofed due to our renovation. Willa is frequently able to open the zipper door to the renovation area even though we block it. Yesterday I checked to see how bad it would be if she opened it and started poking around, and within an arm's reach of the door, I found broken glass, razor blades, nails and wood splinters. So we clearly had to be vigilant about that too. Thankfully, Jia spent part of yesterday with my sister and part of today with my dad, and that helped a ton.

Joe and I just ate a piece of toast tonight, so I think we're on the road to recovery. Now let's hope the kids stay well!

9 comments:

kelly bee said...

We started Thursday night! Our 6 year old had it, too. So far the 2 and 4 year olds have been spared. I'm hoping it's been long enough now and they're going to stay well! Hope yours do, too.

Michelle R Photography said...

Oh, yuck. Sorry to hear you had a crummy weekend. I hope you are both on the mend and Willa and Jia stay healthy!

Missy said...

Oh gosh, sooo sorry you guys have had the crud. It hit our family BIG TIME last weekend, too. It knocks you off your feet, huh?

Stay hydrated and rest as much as you can!!!

Beth said...

OH JANE!!! I'm sorry to hear that you guys were so sick. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the girls don't get it!!! : )

Stefanie said...

That is the absolute worst! I feel so sorry for all of you :( Hopefully the toast stayed down and things are looking up. Warning- if it's like our house, it will take 1 week and a trip from your mother to get the laundry all caught up, though!!! Hang in there.

Unknown said...

Bless your hearts..Hoping everyone stays well

Katie said...

Uh......feel better! I loved catching up on your posts. The diaper heads are classic and I think your family pics are really nice!

Happy Holidays!

taiwanbaby said...

just got your message!!! we had it last week and thank goodness it's over!!!! hope you guys are on the mend. sending wellness wishes your way.

RamblingMother said...

sorry to hear it. hope you are feeling better soon!