After a day full of wiping sore behinds, holding heads over bowls of many shapes and sizes, and responding to text requests from my quarantined husband for "icy h2o pls," I put Margot to bed and crashed right next to her to the drone of the television at around 9pm.
The explosions, gags, and sickly moans have taken over the house for what I hope is only a few more days at most. But more disturbing and a little depressing is the odd silence. No children singing, chattering, or even fighting. Nothing to block out the dogs barking and begging to be let out, the washing machine and dryer working overtime, and the baby screaming to be picked up.
And no laughing. Even to my one woman circus side show saved only for these such occasions.
Tough crowd.
Poor babies! I hope you're all feeling better!
Posted by: Courtney | November 19, 2008 at 02:06 AM
Hope everyone is feeling better soon!
Posted by: The Other Sister-in-Law | November 13, 2008 at 01:40 AM
I guess text messages are better than a little bell he could DING! every time he wanted something.
Posted by: mothergoosemouse | November 13, 2008 at 12:08 AM
I hope this nasty symphony ends soon.
Posted by: susieshomemade | November 12, 2008 at 09:29 PM
OI.
Poor babies. Even the grown ups.
xo
Posted by: the new girl | November 12, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Geez, hopefully everyone gets well very soon. It`s never fun when the whole household is sick!
Posted by: Rich | November 12, 2008 at 07:34 PM
The poor girl looks so sick. Healthy wishes.
Posted by: J from Ireland | November 12, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Bless her little heart. I hope everyone feels better soon!
Posted by: HeatherY | November 12, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Sending you some positive health vibes!
Cheers,
Anita
Posted by: Anita Doberman | November 12, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Oh, poor things! Hope everyone is better soon.
Posted by: Asianmommy | November 12, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Delurking! to say even mere moments from puke like she is in that photo, your hapa baby is still the cutest. I'm wishing vitamin-c-filled thoughts your way.
Posted by: Bailey | November 12, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Darn, I was really hoping it was just food poisoning and wouldn't spread to everyone else. Hope they're all feeling better soon, and you avoid the bug.
(And sometimes I wonder why, even when my kids are really sick, nothing seems to slow them down. I wouldn't mind a quiet day.)
Posted by: Christina | November 12, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Oh, I've been there! I hope they get better fast and that you don't get it!
Posted by: Melissa | November 12, 2008 at 05:22 PM
Oh poor baby. I mean Q too in that. :) Crappy week to stop drinking, huh?
Lysol everything, including the kids.
Posted by: Issa | November 12, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Awww, I hope everyone feels better soon. =(
Posted by: Jaime | November 12, 2008 at 03:40 PM
It wears you down. All will be well soon. Take heart.
Posted by: Jim | November 12, 2008 at 03:34 PM
poor baby girl...
Posted by: steff | November 12, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Ugh. A pillow without a pillowcase indicates that all other pillowcases in the house have been puked upon.
You have my deepest sympathies. I hope your entire clan gets better soon!
Posted by: Christy | November 12, 2008 at 11:45 AM
That so sucks when they are sick. I hope they get to feeling better soon.
Posted by: Courtney | November 12, 2008 at 11:22 AM
There is nothing sadder than a cute little sick face. I hope they all get well soon.
Posted by: Stimey | November 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Oh man! Sick house. Not fun. We had this right after my second was born. We were all sick as dogs, except for the baby! I hope everyone is well soon.
Posted by: Linda | November 12, 2008 at 11:01 AM
aw, you poor thing. postpartum should be your time to be waited on, not the other way around :-/
Posted by: MommyNamedApril | November 12, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Ugh, my sympathies to you. I hope everyone feels better.
Posted by: goodfather | November 12, 2008 at 10:37 AM
That is the WORST. Wishing you well soon.
Posted by: mrs.chicken | November 12, 2008 at 10:28 AM
So true,
it always seems eerie-quiet when the kids are sick.
Let me guess, she puked on her pillow?
Good luck to you
Posted by: Aliceson | November 12, 2008 at 10:16 AM
I have dealt with a sick husband, and a sick child before, but never at the same time. I feel for you, I truly do. I hope all is well at your house soon.
Good luck.
Posted by: meredith | November 12, 2008 at 09:33 AM
I hope you all feel better soon. Get well!
Posted by: SuZ | November 12, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Poor Babies! I hope they get well soon. Did you ever find out what it was that got everyone so sick. I hope you don't get it! Good Luck.
Posted by: TheYoungMother | November 12, 2008 at 09:25 AM
awwww, look at that face. =( hope ya'll start feeling better soon!
Posted by: Angie in Texas | November 12, 2008 at 09:10 AM