TToT – Upright
I am upright.
In fact, I’ve been upright for pretty much the entire day. That’s a major accomplishment considering I’ve been in bed sick since Sunday night – and when I say in bed since Sunday night, I’m not kidding. You know you’re seriously down for the count when you only leave the bed to pee and even then, you think about whether it’s really worth it.
I told you. Fever delirium is a real thing.
I do not enjoy being sick. I especially loathe it when I have the perfect storm of ailments converge resulting in what this week rendered me the most sick I’ve been in…well, forever.
I have been so sick this week I have ignored life. The Internet, the news, food, human contact, deadlines (well, I didn’t ignore them so much as begged off and managed extensions), chores, showering…all of it.
And so my absolute first item of thanks must go to my Hub and my Kidzilla. They have been beyond patient with me this week, especially given the fact that I have been an intolerably miserable witch. They’ve handled morning routine, getting to school, packing lunch, getting home, shuttling to after school stuff, dinner, bath, bedtime…and I have to admit I’m a tiny bit surprise at how well they managed. I like to think that we have a pretty well-managed household. I guess me being totally out of commission and things running smoothly gives testament to that belief.
Either that or I’m completely unnecessary here. I’m going with the first option.
In all seriousness, I am so grateful to my Husband for all the running and managing he’s done all week on top of his own job. And I am so grateful to Zilla for being well behaved and cooperative and helpful.
I’m thankful for my sick buddies, the three Rotten Cats. These little guys have been my constant companions for eight months now that my life and work are home-based. But this week these three have never left my side. They followed me to the bathroom and sat watchfully to make sure I got back to the bed safely. They snuggled with me when I was cold from chills and moved over when I was too hot. Animals do seem to know when their humans aren’t right and these three are no exception. So thanks, Rottens.
What else…good friends. If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of them. I’d like to name every single person who called, texted, messaged, Facebooked, Twitted (or whatever) to wish me better and check on me. These have been five long and lonely days so I am really grateful for your care and concern. And for those friends who talked symptoms and such with me – thanks for your input. You each helped in very specific ways to getting me back to almost normal today.
I am thankful for my Kidzilla. OH how that child has my heart. Today I was beyond thankful that I was well enough to go to school for the first grade’s Mother’s Day Tea and it was quite possibly the best day of my life for so many reasons. I think that story belongs somewhere else, some other time, not here today. Right now, I’m taking to my private journal to write down every completely delicious moment of it. I’ve never cried so many happy tears in my whole life.
And with that, I must take my leave and go to bed because I know if I jump back to full-throttle I’m going to relapse and I do not have time for that nonsense.
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Holy s….Moses….I had no idea you were so sick! Got caught in too much stuff this week. So sorry! Glad the rottens, hubs and Zilla hit the mark! STAY WELL! !!!
Do not be sorry. Have missed you!
So glad you are feeling better and that you were able to attend the Mother’s Day tea. I can’t wait to read all about that. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and a swift recovery!
I am definitely glad to be feeling better! And I think I’m going to work on a post about that tea, Jean, because it was just too much. Have a wonderful weekend, too!
Oh, Lisa, I knew you were sick, but you were sucky sick. I’m glad your Village helped keep the rest of your world operating. Those Mother’s Day teas are so very cute. I remember my daughter’s second grade tea. The teacher’s mother and mother-in-law were there, with cake, and an oral reading of the book, “I’ll Love You Forever”, by Robert Mensch. Talk about tears. Have you read that one? Feel better and I’ll see you during the week on the media. 🙂
Sucky sick – that about sums it up, Val. I think the last time I was down this hard was in the hospital after Zilla was born. Very different kind of knocked down, but this is the longest and most awful I’ve had in years.
Oh, that Robert Mensch book is too much. I love his work and that’s one of the best.
See you around this week definitely! Check in with Jen – I think we have a hypothetical tiki bar date!
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I hope you’ll feel better soon.
Take good care of yourself.
I feel much better than I have all week, Romi! Thanks!
You may just have to come up with a different nickname for the cats after this week. 🙂
It is amazing how a family will rally when the mom or dad is down for the count. Despite what it seems when we are healthy, they do know how to do so many things, and are good about stepping up when really needed.
I’m glad you were able to get well enough to attend the school program. They are tear jerkers, for sure. I cry on a regular basis, thanks to the number of things going on with the kids, especially this time of year.
Yeah, they really were such sweet boys to follow me around and offer their kitty comfort. They will always be my Rottens, though, I think. Can’t have them getting too confident. 😉
I think every Mom’s fear is that her family can’t survive without her and that everyone will starve and go to school in wrinkly clothing or naked. Mine are at a definite deficit where cooking is concerned, but they managed OK.
I am most definitely thankful ten times over for being able to get to the Mothers’ tea. So many emotions. Found out this afternoon that another mom did the same thing! Guess it’s universal. With your brood, Christine, you must be a wreck – stock up on tissues!
I’m so, so, SO glad you’re better. It’s been rotten not being able to make you feel better, and knowing that you’ve felt so sick 🙁 But yes – take it easy. No relapses.
And I’m looking forward to hearing more about what happened on your most beautiful wonderful day ever.
And you are NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT superfluous. You just have great systems in place which meant that FH and Kz could carry on.
I am very glad to be feeling better. Aside from a bit tired and weak, I feel pretty good today.
If you are willing to hear about the most wonderful day, then perhaps I shall post it. It was really just so terrific.
I’m glad to know they carried on OK – honestly, I think that’s one of my biggest worries. Can’t tell if they’re glad I’m back on my feet again or not. I go back to manning the kitchen so they’re happy about that. But I also have them on chore duty, so, that’s not as fun. 😀
So glad to hear you are on the mend. I guess being sick is one way to stretch out the traditional Mother’s Day breakfast in bed routine–except no one would choose whatever crud you had. The Mother’s Day program sounds like it was very touching. Good for you for recording the details in your journal!
Yes, definitely an extended round of pampering but so not enjoyable having that crud this week.
The Mother’s Day tea was amazing. I may post about it. We’ll see.
Keep getting better . . . maybe even when your 100%, just play 80% for a day or so to get some extra pampering 🙂
That sounds like a good plan, Crystal. 😉 I’ll keep that in mind!
Wonderful how animals just seem to know. Hope you’re feeling tons better!
They really do, Liv. I’ve always found that fascinating. I am feeling much better. Thanks!
I’ve never been as sick as you’ve been this week since I’ve had my own family, so I don’t know what would happen to them if left to their own devices. I don’t think they would fare as well as your family did! Glad you’re feeling better enough to be upright. Aren’t kitties the best when you’re sick?
I think this was a first, Dyanne. I was horrible after Zilla’s birth, but we were in the hospital and had two moms helping out. I’m way proud of my little family.
And yes, those kitties were awesome little buds.
O gosh, being that sick really sucks. Yay, for your household being able to hold the fort.
They did a great job! Glad to see you, Serins!
seriously, how are non-human family members (cats and dogs) not the best of all lifeforms?
trust you are now on the path to health… hey! it turned into summer (during your week), that’s a huge help in getting back to normal!
The pets are pretty awesome, Clark, it’s true. I did notice that summer happened while I was sick. Things have been pretty beautiful around here, although perhaps a bit too hot too soon for my personal taste. I’m not a fan of 85+. But our skies have been just perfect!
I am glad that you are now feeling better. Hate it when the flu strikes!! And I would go for option no 1 too….you’ve done great work, Lisa.
So am I, Michelle! Being that sick for that long is not even a little bit entertaining. And yes, my family is pretty awesome. I’m very proud of them.
I’m sorry you were so ill. Hope you are fully recovered and next week brings better days.
DEFINITELY feeling better, Vanessa, thank you! Looking forward to the week ahead, too!
“Twitted” does not sounds nice. You are clearly back on your feet because I can’t whomp you at TriviaCrack any longer. NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! So glad you’re better, though.
Ahaha – that is funny! Some days I do well at that and others…pfft. I am very glad I’m better. And my pulled hamstring is fixed, too! Guess being in bed for a few days will do that for you. 🙂
I’m so glad you were well enough to go to the Tea, and that is was such a wonderful experience for you! You definitely deserve it! I know how you must have felt last week, I’ve been down like that for 2 weeks with a bronchitis, and it sucked. Glad the family helped out and covered for you!
Keep getting better, my dear friend, and Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Stephanie, I’m so glad I didn’t get bronchitis with all of this – it’s like the only thing that didn’t happen. I’m much better every day and looking forward to a good week!
The tea was AWESOME! Zilla and I agree it was the best day of our lives. 🙂