Things I Would Have Missed...

This is not going to be another "poor me, I am SO sick" post. I am trying to put a postive spin on the situation, so after dragging my hacking body out of bed as sleep was not forthcoming, I decided to recognize some of the little moments I would have missed out on if I had not been flat on my back all week:

* Nanaimo Bar Gelato supplied by my lovely SIL- along with that came a hearty soup that I have been feeding to the kids lunch and dinner to the point that Little M finally pronounced it "rucky" at noon today. (Sorry Meg)

* a rousing game of balloon soccer played around my head by the littles while I was "supervising" them, aka- lying comatose with cold cloth on head, hoping not to get hit by chubby little feet.

* cob web spotting around various corners of my kitchen and family room. Try it, go lie on the floor or couch all day and look around. I saw some that I never would have seen otherwise! Now if I just remember where they all are when I am feeling up to swinging a broom...

* an education on animal privates by my 5 year old as he laid on the floor beside me and observed the dog walking by "MOM, MOM!" "yeeees?" (groaned out) "MOM! Did you know that dog's p*n*ses are smaller than cows'???" "yeeess, I did." (groaned out again)

*hearing my hubby on the phone long distance say "Aawww, Baby" in a sweet way, which made me break down into snorting, honking fits. It didn't help that I had just been kicked in the head bythe darling 5 year old as he "cuddled" with me in bed. Apparently it was more comfortable to have his feet up by my face. I waited till I hung up the phone before I kicked everyone out - didn't want my hubby distracted by the she-monster growling at his children while he is fishing on rough waters!

*many snotty kisses bestowed on me by Little M as he came by to check if Mommy was still "thick".

*our spending must be WAY down this week. I have not left the house since Sunday, and our van hasn't either. Our groceries are way down as I did not hit the stores once. I had lovely family and friends who arrived with some quick foods that the two oldest could make.

* learning that my two oldest can get themselves out the door without me following them around and mentioning what time it is. They even made their own lunches, though I was never sick enough to miss the arms quietly sneaking in the 7 up pop cans that Gramma brought over to fight queasy stomach pains. I am sure they wondered how I could see through a navy blue triple-folded face cloth. It is just that mom super power, right?

* I read through 3 Anne chronicles when I was coasting on Tylenol enough to focus. When do I ever get to lie around and do that?

* seeing the excitement of the littles as they packed up for a sleep over at Gramma and Grampa's. This is serious business for an intense 5 year old- he packed about 14 books, 5 pairs of pants, his toothbrush, 4 shirts, and a pair of dirty socks.

* Not that I didn't know this, but it was again reaffirmed that I have the wonderful supportive circle of family and friends. I NEVER feel stuck or alone- I ALWAYS have someone to lend a hand at times like this. For that I am incredibly thankful and blessed.

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BTW, thanks for your prayers about getting well in time for my ex in laws to still come visit for the weekend. It is Friday morning, and I am definitely NOT better BUT it is better that way. I am not up to entertaining company and my house is in no state for it either. The pressure is off now.