Fevers, Coughs, and Spots - Oh My!

530am - What were you doing? Me? I was awake with all three of my kids (two of whom did NOT go back to sleep). Jacob and Jonah are sick - fever, cough, runny nose, the works - and Chloe, she just didnt want to miss anything. Now its almost 10am. Is that close enough to justify naptime?
Jacob came home from school Tuesday with a fever of 104.9. Yep, you read that right - almost 105! I know that, in children, high fever isnt something that is too worrysome, but he was miserable. Wednesday consisted of making an indent in the couch, wiping a runny nose and wearing out the tv. Thursday was a bit better. We took advantage of the absolutely beautiful 80+ degree weather playing outside as much as Jacob felt up to.
Jonah and Chloe were fine both days. Chloe was a bit concerned that brother was taking up too much of my time, so I did hear a bit of 'Why aren't you in school?" and "Go away brother" from her sweet little mouth. And now being Friday, lets just say I cant wait til school Monday morning! Jonah has loved being outside in his walker. He can move both backward and forward! His little toes have a few rough spots though after being on the cement. The warm weather is something that Jonah is going to have to adjust to slowly. In barely 80 degrees, he was sweating with rosy cheeks.
That brings us to now - 10am on a very wet, dreary Friday and me wishing for naptime. Jonah has fallen next victim to whatever it is that Jacob has. In addition to the fever, stuffy nose and cough, this bug has left him spitting up constantly - ick!! Jacob seems to be a bit better, but the fever just wont leave. And Chloe, she hasnt been affected yet - still crazy and bothering brothers. Her time might be coming though. Spots may soon decorate my little girls smiling face. Two weeks ago, she was exposed to chicken pox. Now we are playing the waiting game. Time will soon tell whether our house will be overrun with yet another epidemic..lol

Springtime

I cannot believe that March is a day away. Did we even have a winter? I do remember a few days of unusually cold weather here, even our ONE day of snow, but it seems to be gone. Of course, I'm not complaining - I love warmer weather and sunshine! The recent days of warmer weather have refreshed my craving for spring. The windows are open, the smell of growing grass and blooming flowers are floating thru my house. The kids are anxious to be outside too. I dont think there has been a day recently that has kept us inside. The washing machine has started to see grass stains and leaves hiding in rolled pantlegs again.
With this turn towards spring, it has made me think that I might need a new season to my life as well. A refreshing of sorts I guess you could say. The days that left us stuck in our houses made me a bit short tempered and dull. Its not exactly where I want to be. Paul likes to call me a flower because I get recharged with nice weather..lol. So let the sun shine in! I know that only God can truly make my days sunny and bright. So Paul and I are trying to make prayers with the kids and quiet times more of a focus than they have been in the past. We can already feel the change in the air!
Here's to a new season, a new spirit, and a springtime full of sunshine and blessings for us all.