I Think They're Feeling Better (336/365)

Though Izzy is still having GI trouble, they sure had a fabulous day!

Want to Know What I Did Today? (335/365)

Absolutely freaking nothing.

Well that's not entirely true. I laid on the couch, watched some movies with the girls, knit a few rows of Alice's scarf (After many past attempts I finally decided to give knitting another go after being bitten by the bug over Thanksgiving. And you know what, I was finally able to make my normally crocheting hands do it!), took a much needed nap, and generally felt pretty icky. So much so that Matt came home a bit early to relieve me of my motherly duties. Gotta love him.

Alice didn't go to school today as I felt she probably needed one more day to fully recover from her illness, though she hadn't tossed her cookies since yesterday late in the afternoon. She certainly seemed on the mend from about 9am - chipper and rambunctious as ever, though I did make her stop and rest several times. I think she was about over the taking it easy nonsense by about noon.

Izzy seems pretty ok, though she's not eating much and she's having some nasty BMs. It's funny how kids can get sick with something and it barely effects their day-to-day, but an adult can get the same illness and it knocks them on their butt.

Which is what I believe happened to me. Last night some time the stomach bug hit me, and though I never got physically sick, it did wipe the last bit of energy out of me. Thankfully my girls were very cooperative today and played very nicely together so I could rest, but I still asked Matt to come home a bit early if he could so I could get a bit of rest. Thank God for him, he's been a saint this week. I'm very grateful that he's been taking care of dinner, the girls, and me for the past three days. He's definitely a keeper. :)

Well here's to feeling better in the morning. I will force myself to get some things done come hell or high water! I'm just SOOOOO sick of being sick. I'm over it, body. Get with the program, I want to feel better already!!

Rude Awakening (334/365)

There is nothing like waking up to the sound of your four year old
throwing up. She had no fever, though she felt feverish to me, but she
got sick several times. Surprisingly despite that she was in good
spirits - better than she is when she's not puking, in fact.

Which is saying a lot, see my previous post.

Unfortunately I think she may have passed the bug on to me, and just
when I was starting to feel better too. UGH!!

In Case You Haven't Seen It (333/365)

The best picture taken at Kaylee's birthday party from the other night, courtesy of Charles. I can't help but laugh! If you were wondering, she was upset because she couldn't help blow out the candles. Gotta love those girls.

I'm Sure Someone is Happy (332/365)

Please excuse my short posts from days past. I've been really under
the weather since right before Thanksgiving and I'm finally starting
to feel better.

Except, now I have very little voice at all. Which is fine, I'll take
that over the extreme sinus pain, body aches, and fatigue any day. But
I can't help but wonder if this is God's way of telling me I need to
STFU. ;)

So for now, just call me wheezy. Or Marge Simpson. In fact I sound A
LOT like Marge at the moment. It's Matt's dream come true.

Did I just say that?

It's Awfully Quiet Without You (331/365)

Well that sure didn't last long! I hope you enjoy the rest of your
vacation with Grammy! Miss you, little monkey. We all do.

Happy Bday to You! (330/365)

You act like a monkey…and your Dad smells like one too!

Happy Turkey Day! (329/365)

Got Any Grapes? (328/365)

Waddle, waddle.

Baby It's Cold Outside (327/365)

Yesterday it was nearly 70*F, very unusual for Illinois in late
November. Today, well, take a look at how bundled up Izzy was at the
park. What a difference 24 hours makes!!

Go Big Blue! (326/365)

Since Grandma couldn't come to us tonight due to a basketball game, we
went to her. Needless to say we all had a good time, especially the
girls. I think the two big girls would make really great cheerleaders
someday!

Grandpa's Got His Fairies (325/365)

And all is right with the world.

Well, They Come By It Honestly (324/365)

Both of them are in love with Grandma's new toy, the iPad.

At least they are sharing nicely.

What a Difference a Year Makes (323/365)

It's hard to believe that it's already been a year since Izzy's surgery, and all that is left to remind us of that day are pictures and a very thin white scar on her chest that looks no worse than a cat scratch. She's come a long way in those 365 days, thank you to all who helped us through that hard time. You made life a little easier for us all just by being there for support and for that I am forever in your debt.

Her health is definitely something I am thankful for this holiday season. What a difference a year makes, indeed.

Well I Made It (322/365)

The only issue I had was when it got dark, I was worried I wasn't
where I needed to be because nothing looked familiar at night. When we
got home, Dad and I made dinner and we all sat around the TV and
watched Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. It was a great end to a long day.
Thanks for thinking about me!