A Sick Day For my Oldest Son

Posted by Jenn Greenleaf Mar 17, 2009

My oldest son was sent home from school yesterday, and is home again today. He’s feeling better, but he’s still not quite 100%. This boy never-ever complains about anything, usually has a huge appetite, and hates sleeping. So, it was really easy to tell he wasn’t feeling well when he was burning up, had no appetite, and slept for fourteen hours. Poor little guy.

This reminds me of when I was younger and I had to miss school. I used to pile up a TV tray with coloring books, activity books, storybooks, and a drawing pad. I would keep this all propped up next to my bed so that, when I woke up from my medicine-induced comma, I could have some creative moments as I rested. I’m thinking about setting up the same thing for my little guy today. He’s so sleepy (not from medicine, but from fighting this cold), so I’m not sure he’ll be in the mood for creative moments or not.

My youngest is getting over his cold nicely, and hasn’t had to miss any school. I’m wondering how long it will be before the two other kids (and my fiancé) come down with this? I’m feeling under the weather (started feeling icky yesterday), and was thankful when I was able to sleep in about one hour this morning while my fiancé took the time to get the kids ready for school (he’s SO GOOD to me). I’m pounding the vitamins, though, and am already feeling better.

In other news: I’ve been reading the Twilight series since March 2^nd or March 3^rd, and I’m on the last book already (I’m trying to read this one slower because I don’t want it to end, but I’m having zero luck at that.). This book has been stirring up some new artistic inspirations (nothing weird, just interesting), and I love how that happens. It’s been so long since I’ve been lost in any type of fiction or creative writing, and I always love when I do this because it stirs up creative thoughts in other areas of my life. I need to get my hands on another addictive series when I finish with this one! My art journal is going to be on fire this week!