Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

March is appearing to come in like a lion. It was a nice day this morning, but now a storm is blowing through. Hopefully it won't last long, I need to get outside and enjoy the weather as I haven't been able to this week.

I am so miserable. I don't know what I have, I hope it's not that nasty Influenza going around. It all started on Monday after school. I met Ben as he was walking home from school and he was crying, saying that his head hurt. Later that night, Will started complaining of the same pains, headache and sore legs. High fever set in through the night and it's lasted for days and days. Will and Ben missed the rest of school this week. Will is pretty much back to 100%, with a slight cough. Ben is still sick, you can really see it in his eyes. Although he is much better than he was. I haven't given him Motrin since last night. Ben is asleep now - he fell asleep downstairs while watching the television.

I started to get achy on Wednesday night after my friends dinner. Thursday I seemed to be okay, just a little cough. Yesterday was the worst day. Mark stayed home from work to help me, which was the ultimate life saver. I have the worst headache, body ache, fever, chills and cough. I haven't thrown up, but have wanted to because my cough is so bad that it gags me. Last night I couldn't fall asleep. I wanted Mark to give me a blessing so bad, but I didn't know who to call at such a late hour. I finally gave in to taking some NyQuil (that stuff is horrible) and was able to get a restful night's sleep. I didn't get out of bed until 1:30 this afternoon.

Today I am feeling better. I don't seem to have a fever anymore and my body doesn't ache as bad. My body is just sore from the coughing. And it's not a real productive cough, although it is starting to be more productive. I know, this is exactly what you wanted to read from me today. I'm sorry, it's the only thing that is going on with me lately. I just hope and pray that Mark and Max don't get this bug.

Mark has been such a trooper through this whole ordeal. Doting on me, doing laundry and taking care of the kids. In fact, right now he is at the grocery store with Will and Max. What a guy! He even put socks on me and helped me put on my "under" garments last night.

I hope none of you get this sickness, it is horrible. I know my friend Kami was sick this week and a few of my neighbor kids have been sick with this same thing. I wouldn't wish this upon my worst enemy - I don't think I have any!

I just want spring to be here soon so we can all be outside, planting flowers and playing at the park. It is raining outside now...