Sick and grateful

They say kids get sick a lot. They are very smart indeed. 

Kyle is sick this week with a stomach virus, an infected bellybutton (I just don't know) and he's also teething. And, hey, did I mention he fell on his head last weekend? I don't think Kyle would vote this Best! Week! Ever! He spent all last night screaming instead of sleeping and my child doesn't scream that often. When he's really excited about something he's found or when he's on the changing table and Very Not Pleased by that, but endless, pained screaming? No, not Kyle. It's not that the screaming really bothers me -- kids regularly scream and cry and make all sorts of other noises too -- but when you have gotten to know a little kid pretty well, it sucks when they're feeling bad enough, for whatever reason, they throw their personality and normal behaviors clear out the window. I wish he'd feel better. Like yesterday. 

When kids get sick, germs and lack of sleep descend upon the house but so does much stress. There are doctor's appointments that need to be made, schedules that need to be rearranged, and this week, in our little home, the stress level has reached very high levels indeed. I've also been thrown up on three times this week. I'm sorry, but show me a person who wouldn't be stressed out by that much vomit ON THEIR PERSON and I'll show you someone who is dead. In addition to all the chaos our own lives melt into when there's a sick baby, we've had to ask a lot of favors this week of the people we love. I believe it takes a village, yes, but that doesn't make it any easier to call in favors from people who aren't Kyle's parents and therefore have no real obligation to his well-being. Our friends and family don't have to step up, but they usually do, because we are surrounded by very good people. There aren't enough mimosa brunches in the world to properly thank the people who deserve to be thanked. (But thank you.)

Cross your fingers Kyle feels better in no time. Tonight, perhaps. Hey, right now would even work for me. Not so much because the screaming sucks (ALTHOUGH, OH YES, IT DOES) and not even because we're all really, REALLY, REALLY tired but because I miss seeing this smile. It's a smile I've gotten rather used to.

 

Come on, buds, let's kick this virus' ass and get back to life and fun and bananas.

Comments

[Kerri Anne]

Awwwh, I'm sorry this week has been so rough, and that Kyle's been so sick. (Non-germy) Hugs to you, babe.

[Natalie]

Awww I see his ouchie on his head. I hope he gets better soon for your sanity!

[La Petite Chic]

Oh my goodness, Jennie, I think he looks so much like you in that photo! What a cutie pie. Sending get well wishes his way (and some relief for his mama).

[Jess]

My fingers are crossed for a return to health and lower stress levels soon!

[Carrie]

Sickness in kids is so tough. Hope he feels much better soon!

[cindy w]

Oh man, nothing worse than a sick baby. And yeah, getting puked on is one thing that I don't think you ever get used to. Seriously, I couldn't even count the number of times that my daughter has barfed on me in her 2 1/2 years on this planet, and it still grosses me out every time.

Hope Kyle is feeling better immediately - as in, 100% recovered by the time you read this comment!

[annie]

Aw. Look at your sweet little guy. I hope he feels better soon, Jennie. For both your sakes.

[Rachel]

He is SO cute! And I hope he feels better really, really soon! :)

[Kristie]

Oh Kyle, you poor thing. I hate that you're icky feeling. Get better and do it soon!

[Lizzie]

Babies getting sick sucks ASS. It is really so hard. In fact, it might even be harder on Mom than it is on Baby... I hope Kyle's all better in no time. He has SUCH a sweet little smile!

[Heather]

So...he seemed to be doing allright when he was here Trick or Treatin', and even smiled a couple of times. And look, Ma, no barf! I think that you're on an uptick! (I did, however, force feed homemade chili to Mike, so good luck on that one!) Happy Halloween, Jennie!!! OXOXOX