The Longest Month of the Year

For being the shortest month, it can sometimes seem like the longest month when family members are ill. For me, I can truly say that I am glad to see February go this year. Maybe the germs will go with it.

As any parent can attest, it is absolutely heartbreaking when there is nothing you can do for your child when they are ill and in pain. Although I never really had ear infections, Darin did and he can really understand what Zane is going through. I am amazed at his compassion and love for his child when Zane is ill. I am grateful that Darin can watch him during this time of year when I am swamped with work. It will be different once the concerts are over, and then I can watch Zane while Darin is planting. We seem to have a pretty good give and take. Sometimes things flow well and other times, it can be frustrating. In the long run, it all evens out.

Hopefully, we can spend some time with Dad next weekend, when all the "bugs" are gone. I miss seeing him. It boggles my mind that he is almost seventy. How can that happen? Where does the time go and why didn't I take advantage of it when I was single? Been missing departed ones as more family members, friends, and cohorts have passed away recently. I am praying that Dad stays around for a long time. I need to ask him so many things. Need to write them down so I don't forget when I get the opportunity!

Sickness knows no holidays!

Happy Valentine's Day to me-one sick kid! He got up this AM crying and saying that his head hurt and that he couldn't sleep. Told him it was time to get up anyway and gave him a children's tylenol after much hassle. Zane sat on the couch until 9:30AM when he finally said to bring the bucket which I immediately did just before he puked! It boggles my mind that mothering instinct can make you move so fast so that there isn't puke on the living room carpet!

It has been a hectic two weeks and I remain grateful for my sister-in-law who will watch my sick kid (at the risk of getting her own children sick, which of course, happened anyway). So now Zane is sick again. I just hope by keeping him away from the cousins it won't keep cycling. Darin even got it this week, but wouldn't admit it!

Taxes are done-it always amazes me what the US government is due.