Thursday, February 11, 2010

The Ups and Downs of Stomach Flu


The Ups and downs of stomach flu:

Ups:

  • Each person who threw up happened to do it on either tile or hardwood flooring.
  • Something about motherhood allows one to get vomited on over and over and still remain kind and compassionate.
  • When Mom starts throwing up, Grandma & Grandpa save the day.
  • Saltine crackers are a life saver.
  • Clorox and Lysol.  Oh glorious Clorox and Lysol.
  • Washer & Dryer, hot water and lots of soap.
  • Mom loses 3 lbs.
  • Grateful son humbly thanks mom for taking care of him.
  • Rachel managed to avoid it.

Downs:

  • Husband left for Boston before it hit and returned when it was finally over.
  • Continual ESPN when son was sick, continual Sprout/Disney Channel with toddler.
  • No sleep.
  • Missing a few days of beautiful weather while sick, waking up to snow when better.
  • Dry heaves, they really are the worst.
  • Wondering if food will ever sound good again.
  • Grumpy, grumpy, grumpy 2 year old.
Hmmmm, husband's flight arrives in about an hour.....
I think this would be the perfect time to make a case for a trip to Disneyland, don't you?

4 comments:

wylie said...

OH! That is terrible! The stomach flu is awful--I feel so badly for you Kimberly! YEP . . . Disneyland is definitely in order =)

Melissa said...

I didn't even know you were sick! Riah had it last Friday and Marcus had it yesterday. It put a minor dent in the 14 days, but there are make-ups!

P.S. Disneyland is the answer to just about anything!

Terry said...

Yes! Definitely! Glad you are all feeling better.

Julie Jones said...

I dread Sean going out of town, something bad ALWAYS happens. I am glad you are feeling better!