Thursday, October 11, 2007

Contagious

I'm upstairs on my keyboard spreading my germs all over the keys for the next ignorant person to run their fingers across. Yes, this means I am sick. Roman was under the weather, although he is doing better, but still battling a cold. He generously glommed it on to me. You see he sleeps on top of my head a majority of the nights, sometimes completely rendering me helpless since my hair is pulled so tight I have to cry out for help so that Den will grab the chubby toddler around the belly, and place him on an appropriate pillow somewhere in the middle of the bed, instead. This type of sleeping arrangement makes for a sick mommy when she has a sick baby. Ahhhh true love!

I thought I was nipping this bug in the bud, but I guess it's an ensuing battle that leaves us in overtime, wondering whose gonna win.

I got up this morning, after I emailed a friend to tell them that we were finally on the mend (lies all lies), and headed downstairs to start the morning ritual. I carried Roman downstairs in his pjs on my hip, placed him on the red couch in front of the gas fireplace, flipped on the switch to where we all enjoy instant fire, and I quickly turned the channel to Noggin for toddlers. All is right in his world as we begin to work on breakfast. However, this morning I found myself lingering around the fireplace, quickly grabbing a couch pillow, and eventually passed out on the floor as Roman pats my arm a hundred times to verify that I am still alive. I ignore all his pleas until the boys come in to rescue him, or was it me, either way.

I slept on the hard floor in front of the fire for over an hour, in an out of deep sleep. The floor didn't feel extraordinarily comfortable, but I found that I was too exhausted to move my body to the couch for the longest time. This is when it came to me that I needed to accept the fact that I was sick! Just deal with it Trina!

So I asked Levi to fix me some soup. To which I got a lukewarm bowl of lumpy cream of chicken soup, that Roman eagerly pounced on with his runny little nose. I allowed him to lap it all up, while I patiently gave him bite after bite. Then I had another bowl delivered, equally lumpy and equally lukewarm and devoured it like it was my last supper.

So here I am, back upstairs. Den said he would come home early to care for me (super sweet). We shall see what time he can get home to me, but I thought it was super kind of him to try. For now, I am going to hit "publish" and drift off to the bed that is calling my name behind me, and wait til I hear my prince charming to arrive. What will he be able to do for me? Nothing, really, but it does my heart good.

10 comments:

meNmykids said...

So sorry you are sick. You did a wonderful job describing your morning anyway. I hope that Roman isn't too stir-crazy after having been sick. Well, you won't be alone in it long, for you have done your duty in spreading the germs! Watch out boys!

Lori said...

Feel better soon! Hugs!

Nadine said...

I pray you get better soon. I hope you get the rest you need.

ConservaChick said...

Sick days with a houseful of kids can be tough. I'll pray for a quick recovery and lots of help. ~Karlie

Marisela said...

Sorry things have gotten worse. We have had our share of nose blowing and coughing going on in this house too. Hope for a qick recovery. Feel Well Soon!

Fifi said...

Trin,Trina....... I'm sorry you're not feeling well! Get some needed rest my dear friend. Thinking of you and little bubbie!

marykathryn said...

I so hope you kick this little virus soon..and I mean totally kick it, not the I feel a little better, but not so good at night thing..hehe
Take care of yourself and that little "sprout" ..hehe

Steff said...

Aww, Trina...feel better! Germs are such nasty boogers.

Listen up germs...back away from the keys and find your way out the door!

There! I said that with my most stern teacher voice. LOL

Oh and just a question (hopefully not nasty) will Roman ever get his own bed? Kinda makes you wonder how couples that let their first baby sleep in the bed ever get a second baby.

Mrs.Martin said...

You crack me up Sis, spreading germs for the next ignorant person. lol

D said...

I love it! Not that you're sick but the way you tell stories is great!

I have had my share of toddlers sleeping with me too! One slept across my belly, another laid directly on top and used my 'chestal region' for a pillow, one turned sideways in the bed and pushed his feet into Daddy's back and head into my shoulder. And one of mine attempted to lay across the top of my pillow and squished herself against the wall so she could be close to my head...and I was always having to get her unwedged! Only one of the children slept in their own bed when a toddler and he is now 17.

I do hope you feel better soon and also that your prince helps you get a new computer. We'll miss you till then! Hurry Back!