The kids are sick. Gavin had a head cold which he passed to Jackson on Thanksgiving. On top of the cold (which he still has) Jackson had the stomach flu, which scared me to death. I’ll leave out the details, but thank goodness my sweet baby is okay. Lance has been going about his normal days untouched by the sickness and the mayhem. As for me, it feels like the world has stopped. I have been lucky to get a shower for the past few days and I’ve pretty much always been dressed in my sexy sweats. We haven’t ventured outside for quite a while besides our balcony and courtyard. You can imagine that I’m a bit stir crazy. I’ve also been regularly scaring the realtors with my makeup-less face and unkempt hair. But they deserve it because they keep showing up unannounced. According to our viewing instructions they are supposed to give me at least a one hour notice. Trust me, the ones that saw me today will never make that mistake again. On top of the treat of my unsightly appearance they got to wait outside while I tidied up. If any of them knew the way our house has been bejeweled by Gavin, they would run the other way. But thanks to my brother’s great prowess, no one is the wiser. It helps to have a brother in the carpet cleaning business. Let’s just say we are one of Zerorez’ most consistent and loyal customers. All in all I think I will survive this week.
The mischief’s of Gavin (this week)
Unrolled a whole roll of toilet paper and strung it around house
Filled a new bottle of baby wash with water
Pulled flowers out of my pots
Peed on counter
Smeared poop into the carpet (while diaper was still intact)
Wrote on my desk with permanent ink
Scratched several DVDs
What makes it all worth it…
When he asks for a hug with those beautiful brown puppy dog eyes
When he laughs (even if it’s the evil villain laugh)
When he is kind to his baby brother (by smothering him with kisses, hugs and toys)
When he helps me clean (by wiping his greasy hands all over my clean glass tables with his invisible paper towel and happily singing “clean up!”)
When I remember that he starts kindergarten in September of 2011
4 comments:
You poor thing! Only a mother can relate! I'm sorry to hear you have had such a strenuous week. Yes! The kindergarten thing is definitely something to look forward to...it is great! When the kids get better, you need to come to my Pilates class and de-stress! Call me if you need anything1
Oh I hate it when the kids are sick especially when there is throwing up involved. It is really scary with the babies. You are funny with your unkempt hair and house. I am sure it is not as bad as you say. We clean our carpet every other week too. Kids are gross.
Thanks for the laugh! I've got news for you... you will cry the day Gavin goes to kindergarten, but it is a part of life (unless you HOME SCHOOL - ha!) Sick days do seem very long, but this, too, shall pass. I miss you guys - we all need to get healthy and back to normal. Love, hugs and kisses!
What a horrible week! Life is so miserable when the kids are sick. And nothing makes you feel better about yourself than not being able to shower or get dressed for days on end. May life be restored to normal soon! I totally need a good carpet clean. It was brand new when we moved into this place but you would never know that now!
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