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November 19, 2009
4.19: I admit, I was wrong about the vapors
But I still think he's a delicate flower.
So yesterday, after running the afternoon activities from my warm spot on the couch, I finally took Rex up on his offer and climbed into bed at 4:30. At 6:30, I rolled over and watched him give the girls their showers, and then I invited everyone up on the bed until it was time for the kids to go to bed.
By 8, Rex and I were both in bed with the lights off.
Sadly, not long after I was up, making repeat trips between the bathroom and the couch. Owen was restless, too, and with the addition of a yowling cat and sore back, not much rest was had before 3.
Then this morning, Jamie didn't want to eat her breakfast (!?!) saying her stomach hurt. I was a little suspicious, but the not eating clinched if for her. Hopefully she won't make the connection for the next time she wants a day off school.
Owen woke up a bit later than usual, which I thought was fitting after his restless night, but apparently should have aroused concern. His first words were "Smoothie! Smoothie!" Ten minutes later Rex was mopping smoothie off the floor while I ran Owen upstairs for a bath. The mess was preceded by a burp, which is how Owen now describes throwing up.
Right now, all three kids are sleeping. (Silver lining, right?) Owen threw up a second time this morning, and then ate Cheerios and drank for 45 minutes straight with no ill effects. I know better than to hope that this is over for him, but it won't stop me. Jamie ate a smidge at lunchtime, but was still complaining of stomach pain before she fell asleep. I'm guessing the expulsion stage is still to come for her. I'm wishing I had some diapers in her size, because I know she's going to be surprised at least once. Katie said she was hungry, but ate like a bird at lunch time. She's not showing any signs of falling like the rest of the herd, but what are the odds she can escape our germs?
Posted by me at November 19, 2009 2:47 PM