These past 5 days there has been someone sick in our household. It has been a nasty bug that made it's rounds from Gabriel, to Natalia, to me... hopefully it stays away from your baby brother!
Needless to say, we have spent a lot of time in the bathroom, dad was gone for the beginning of the week and then is gone working again some long hours. So the normal 'duties' of the house have been very neglected.
I started getting very irritated about not being able to even sit up without getting whoozy and sick. But then I realized a few things. There have been a lot of little 'helps' going on around the house that I need to change my view point and look at it all in a new light...
Natalia, when Gabe was sick, you helped me get all the laundry (that got messy from him) washed. You were so amazing at pushing the baskets, putting the soap in, unloading the dryer... and I just haven't gotten to folding it all yet. This pile is actually a love effort from you.
I finally gave up the fight to do the dishes when I couldn't stand without getting dizzy. Then I decided that this sink is actually symbolizing letting my body rest a little bit.
There have been constant toys and books all over the floor. But I thought about it, and even though I couldn't do much with you, I could lay down and read to you and play with you while I was horizontal. We got lots of quality time in with each other.
There have been a few neighbors who have come to take all of you to the park, or play, or something to get your energy out. Stuff has been in and out of this closet. But thank heavens for neighbors who are willing to help!
My bed hasn't been made for quite a few days now. There has been no point since all I wanted to do was lay down, or all one of you wanted to do was lay in mom and dad's bed (somehow it makes you feel better :-) ... But we have sure gotten a lot of cuddle time together.
There are so many times when the 'Actual Meaning' of things can be hidden from our eyes. It is a matter of how we choose to see it. This bug will eventually go away (look at me now! I am vertical and can sit up for a while to write!) but until then, I will not choose to stress myself out... or 'sweat over the small stuff'.
Thank you for always doing your best to help, to laugh and be patient with a sick mom.
I love you,
Your Mom
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