For a big part of this summer — far more than I would have wished — we have been on the go. Every day, the little boxes on my calendar are full and we find ourselves bouncing from one appointment, activity, or obligation to the next. Many of these events have been enjoyable, but still…I’m the kind of person who needs an occasional do-nothing day. You know, a day when we don’t even start the car, let alone drive anywhere in it.
But it seemed it wasn’t meant to be. Week after week, day after day would fill — despite my attempts to keep them clear.
Last week, I had what might be labeled a “mini emotional breakdown.” When Chad asked me what was wrong, my eyes filled with tears and I said, “I just need one day when I don’t have to go somewhere. One day when the kids and I can just stay home.”
Well guess what? We’re staying home today.
But not because our schedule magically cleared itself.
It’s because L. (4) has apparently caught a stomach bug. After church yesterday, his energy level, appetite, and happiness plummeted, while his temperature steadily climbed. By evening, after an incident requiring much clean-up, it was clear that we were dealing with a yucky virus.
So, after settling him in bed, I made some phone calls to cancel our appointments for today, and here we are.
L. is watching Micky Mouse Clubhouse at this very moment, eyes glazed, voice shaky, fever around 102. And I’m thinking that I would gladly have continued with our crazy-busy schedule if it meant that my little guy didn’t have to feel so rotten…
The moral of the story: Be careful what you wish for.
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In other news, today is my birthday.
I still have a few years before I hit the big 4-0. But even so, I have to admit that my age still sounds a bit surreal to my ears. I mean, I still feel like I’m 31 or 32, maybe 29 on a good day. But clearly, I’m not.
Oh I’m not traumatized by the fact that I’m now 37 (well, technically, I won’t be 37 until 11:47 p.m.), but it just sounds…weird.
My husband and kids spoiled me with a new bike — so I can actually keep up with the kids when we go to the trail — and an incredible lens for my camera. Friday night, I was surprised by some sweet friends with a little pre-birthday celebration, complete with a scrumptious dessert and lots of laughter. And I woke up this morning to many birthday greetings in my Inbox.
So during our quiet day at home, as I keep an eye on L. and hope his fever recedes soon, I will feel blessed. I have a wonderful family, terrific friends, and the hope of a new year to enjoy them all.
aww poor L! I hope he bounces back as fast as it came on! I hope it doesn’t spread either! Happy Birthday! Glad you had a great weekend celebrating!
I can relate to the “be careful what you wish for”. I distinctly remember years ago bemoaning on a Sunday that work would start again on Monday. Until I ended up with a stomach bug. As I hugged the toilet, I remember thinking, “I wish I could go to work instead!”
Happy happy birthday. I hope your day is relaxing and clean-up free!
Feel so bad for L. Summer viruses are worserer in summer, I think
Well. I’m VERY sorry to hear that L is sick and that’s the reason you are staying home. =( I hope the little guy feels better very, very soon!
In the meantime – HAPPY BIRTHDAY! And hopefully today will be a chance for you to take it a bit easier as well.
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That was a cute Happy Birthday that doesn’t work on your comments… lol
Happy Birthday!
Yeah, if you get what you wish for it never seems to be in quite the way you imagined it!!
I’m glad you’re getting the break you wanted/needed but hope you can enjoy it a little and L. doesn’t get sick again.
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful year filled with warm memories and laughter.
Happy birthday!! Wishing you a great year!!
Sorry to hear about your son’s illness. I so agree that what we want doesn’t always come in the package we had in mind
Happy birthday to you…and may L feel better soon and not generate any more clean-up for you either.
I am so sorry C is feeling so poorly. I’ll lift him and you up in prayer. May God bless you and yours on this special day. Happy Birthday.
I remember 37. Awhile ago. The truth is that it DOES go fast, but ten years from now you’ll look back and think how young you were then, so enjoy it, one day at a time, and don’t get too hung up on the number. Even with the promise of eternity I believe we’re supposed to live life here on earth to it’s absolute fullest – not that it’s that easy to do with a little one under the weather – hope he’s feeling better soon.
I feel this way too. I am overbooked. Too much stuff not enough Summer break. It is maddening! I am getting grouchy I think. I will have to let the hubby read this post and say, “see, this is a normal reaction.”
Oh, and a BIG Happy Birthday!
Blessings on your new year of life!
Happy birthday a day late, I beat you to 37 by just under 2 months. It is kind of a weird age.
I hope L is feeling better soon, and that you get a day off to do nothing and not just because someone’s sick!
I’m a rotten friend. ANOTHER year your birthday passes by. . . . In my defense, as you know, I’ve been busy too, but I’m sorry.
And I agree that 37 sounds old (I can say that because I am 39 and only inches away from 40). But you definitely can’t pretend you are in your early 30′s anymore. However, it just sounds old. It’s not old. I certainly wouldn’t want to be 25 again. Seriously.
Glad you had a little break, but sorry that L got sick.
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