A moment in motherhood I could have certainly lived without: cleaning puke from kids and their beds at 2:00 AM. Of course, it couldn't have been "easy" ~ Jacob was sleeping in Wyatt's bed, and got sick all over both of them and the bedding. I cannot tell you how much I don't do puke. But when you're down to one parent, sometimes there is no choice. Ugh!
Tim's been sick since last night, and I'm not feeling great today. So far....Wyatt and Nate seem unaffected. I'll bet at least Wyatt comes down with The Ick at some point. Right now though, he's bouncing off the walls and seems perfectly healthy to me. Kids!
Added 2/10/10: I had a 103 fever last night and felt awful for the majority of the day. I'm hoping that's the worst of it for me, because as we all know, Mommies don't get sick days!
Added 2/11/10: sure enough, Wyatt is now has the The Ick. I went in to check on the big boys around 10:30 PM, before turning in myself (which is something I don't normally do, but thankfully felt led to do so!), and Wyatt was sitting up, awake. He said, "I made a mess, Mommy". Poor Little Man, he had gotten sick all over his bed & bedding. So, we stripped everything down and moved his mattress to the living room. Tim slept with him out there, and he proceeded to vomit on and off until after 2:00 AM. And as I was taking the first load of Icky laundry down, I tripped/slid on something on the stairs, and proceeded to break my middle toe. Grrrr..........I suppose it's better than falling on my face, but still!
Today....Wyatt is his normal, happy, bouncing, endless-energy self. I am amazed at how quickly they recover!
Here's to getting this week OVER WITH and feeling good enough to get.out.of.this.house.soon.
Beth
I am Wife to one and Mama to four. I married the only boy I ever loved, and was given four more that make my heart burst every single day. I love doing laundry, attempting to live frugally, and figuring out how to help my boys expend their boundless energy. And I'm still trying to figure out exactly how to respond to, "Wow, you have your hands full!"
My Main Man
Tim & I have known each other since we were in high school (and yet, he married me anyway!). He's smart, loves books, and always has me laughing. He is my best friend, and the most amazing father to our sons. Cliche, but true: he is my other, better half, and I thank God for him every single day!
Number One
Jacob made me a Mama in June of '06. At 5, he is the oldest of our crew of blue. He loves trains, swimming, reading books, and going on adventures.
Number Two
Following his big brother by 18 months, Wyatt is our Christmas Eve babe. He is full of spunk, the Middle Child, and all boy. He loves sweets, horses, and making a mess.
Number Three
Every bit a surprise, but loved with every fiber of my being, Nathaniel joined our family in September of '09. He is our little spit-fire, and has more energy than than our oldest two combined. Nate is a Mama's boy, has quick hands, loves playing ball and climbing on everything, and trying to keep up with his brothers. Most days he succeeds! We often wonder just what he will be "teaching" in his new role: Big Brother!
Number Four
Everett is our youngest, born at 41.2 weeks in March '11 . He was the biggest of our guys at birth: 9 lbs, 2 oz and 22 inches. He is easy-going, cuddly, and sweet-smelling. He loves to eat Cheerios, be outside, and be held by Mama. He is already being tested as The Baby by his Big Brothers ~ and he certainly can hold his own. It is hard to believe that his presence makes us a family of six!
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