2017 :: week 7

February 12

I couldn't help but reflect on how fast my kids are growing up this Sunday. It was Elliott's first day in nursery (he did great!) and Will participated in an "8 is great!" program the primary presidency put on for the kids getting baptized in the next year. I notice little things my kids do that show they're growing up almost daily, but these bigger milestones force me to reflect on their growth. Thankfully my kids just get better with age, though I miss the baby snuggles a bit.

February 13

We joke that Elliott is going to start a janitorial empire someday. He loves to sweep and put stuff in the trash. The only problem is he often runs into people and things with the broom and he is not judicious about the items he puts in the trash.

February 14

Tuesday evening we went to a cool interactive science night at the library. The theme was "sweet science," and the facilitators set up fun demos where the kids learned about ph-levels, citric acid, conductivity and more. It was while we were here that I started to realize I really might be sick. I had had what I thought might be a head cold over the past few days. The weather had been all over the place and I often get headaches when this happens. But about ten minutes after we arrived I realized I had the chills and could barely stand up straight. As soon as we got home I took some nighttime cold medicine and went to bed.

February 15

When I woke up Wednesday morning I felt sicker than I have in ages. When Anthony asked me if he needed to work from home I didn't even hesitate before saying yes and going back to sleep. I knew I had a fever, my ears hurt and I could hardly stand to swallow. I took some medicine by it didn't seem to have much of an effect. I wanted to cry after swallowing the pills so I decided to take a look at my throat in the mirror using a flashlight. I then google image searched tonsillitis and strep throat. My throat looked worse than the pictures I saw, so I decided to make an appointment at the InstaCare because it was late enough in the day that I wouldn't be able to make an appointment with my primary doctor until Thursday. The doctor confirmed that my throat was looking pretty ugly and that I was legitimately sick. I got started on the antibiotics that night, but still felt pretty awful.

February 16

Thursday Anthony had to take over my household duties yet again. I was still feverish and struggling to stay hydrated. I woke up in the afternoon and felt like my fever had broken. I showered and then hung out on the couch for awhile while the kids watched Finding Dory on netflix. Lauren took this picture. I am so grateful that no one else in the family got sick during or after I did.

February 17

Our ward held its annual Family Valentine's Dance on Friday. I was so disappointed by the timing of my illness. I had to miss an awesome RS self defense activity and then couldn't get down at the dance. The kids had a great time, especially Lauren. She danced her little heart out.

February 18

Will played his best game of the season in his last game of the season. His team has one more game next Sunday, but he won't be playing in that. He got several rebounds, played great defense and was almost part of an awesome fast-break (if only the ball had gone in!).