Manic Monday

It seems like forever ago, but Monday was only a few days ago. It was crazy, to say the least. It started Sunday night actually. We had gone to my parents house for dinner...DELICIOUS! Around 7:30 I had that feeling that I ate too much, not surprising since I loved what my mom made. At 8:30, we made it home, just in time...I got sick, very sick! I couldn't believe it. After about 4 hours or so I could barely move and Sam had to take me to the ER. No fun, but I was grateful for the meds that helped me feel a bit better. We were there til after 5:30am. The kids had surgery starting at 8am with a check in time at 7. We got home just before 6am. I was way too sick to go with the kids, which really only made me feel worse. Sam wasn't feeling too great either, but someone had to take the kids to the hospital. Luckily Sam's sister was able to stay at our house while we were at the ER and also went with Sam and the kids to help out. We are so grateful to her for that! I was told the surgeries went well (they had tubes put into their ears). I just felt so bad that I couldn't be there with my children. I just wanted to hug them and make them feel better, but there was no way I could do that. Sam's mom came to help with the kids, as that was the original plan...I'm so glad we had planned on that, because as it turned out, she watched the kids while Sam and I slept the day away. Luckily, Sam was feeling better in the afternoon and was able to take care of the kids. It took me a few more days to recover. I thought I had learned my lesson a couple of years ago to ALWAYS get my flu shot at the beginning of October. I procrastinated just a little too long and suffered for it. Thank goodness Sam and Olivia had theirs already. Logan got a little sick too, but not as bad. It was a crazy day. I'm just grateful for loving family and a wonderful husband, who despite how lousy he was feeling and with very little sleep, was able to take care of the kids.

As for the tubes, they seem to be doing wonders. Olivia has been sleeping better at night. She hasn't woken up screaming in the middle of the night since they were put in. Their hearing seems to be better already since they respond quicker to things. Logan is even starting to talk a little clearer. (just a little) I'm forever grateful to a doctor who finally listened to me and understood my frustrations. I was nervous about the decision to do this for them, but it definitely has proven to be the best decision for them.