December 15, 2006
of Barf and Bags but not Barf Bags
Barfing Report:
A scene from yesterday:
The children mostly slept all day. Today my first inkling they're mostly better was the energy being back. Including the energy to play and shout and bicker with enthusiasm.
Since ~ 2 am this morning, we have been barf free.
I spent the night on the couch to be a First Responder, and still jumped up at every cough and bump all night, but was able to sleep longer stretches in between and at least get some sleep. That was nice.
However, the bug seems to have about a 2-day incubation period, so we will not be officially out of the woods until late Saturday night. And if the 19 month old is any gauge, there may also be an eye of the barf storm which seems to be "better" but is not. So, I'm hopeful but not holding my breath.
BUT!
Yesterday I got the most lovely surprise in the mail! My friend Becky sent me a beautiful hand-crocheted bag that she made herself! In Kim Colors! You can tell a color is good if it matches my kitchen! LOL!
I have to say I'm in awe, I have no idea what it takes to make such amazing things.
This morning my 5 year old said "is that a hat?" - he was sick during The Great Unveiling yesterday and hadn't seen it yet.
What do you think, could it be a hat, too?
"No, is a bog!" said my 3 year old. Bog means bag, in LittleD Speak, by the way. He wasn't fooled.
The bestest surprise was the beautiful bag held fancy pantsy chocolate!
Thank you so much, Becky! You're the greatest!!
Posted by Kim at December 15, 2006 4:26 PMAny mommy who has been up and down for two nights needs the gift of chocolate, that it showed up in a special hand-made bag only accentuates the gift!!! I wish I had some chocolate to send you or lived close enough to offer you the gift of a nap while I supervised kids.
You are in my prayers. Here's to a complete cessation of barf!!!
Posted by: Theresa at December 15, 2006 5:19 PMThat was very NICE of Becky!! I have made a similar bag and I have an idea of how much work goes into one. You should feel very special indeed! (deservedly so!!)
Posted by: BusyHSmom at December 16, 2006 10:19 AMOooooooohhhhhhh! Isn't that Becky a sweetie? :-D
now I'm wondering what's going to be in MY package when it comes!
Posted by: Rosanne at December 16, 2006 12:47 PMI'm sorry your family is sick. I hope they all get better soon, and that you can get some sleep. ((((((((hugs)))))))))
Posted by: Shari at December 16, 2006 1:04 PMCute bag! I thought it was a top at first. Look, you could cut out the bottom and wear it as a summer top. Maybe. Maybe not? Becky might not be thrilled to have you cut out the bottom!
Hope no one else tosses their cookies at your house. Once, my husband vacuumed up the throw-up. I tried to be patient but finally I said that vacuum cleaner has to go. Vacuuming throw-up might seem quick and easy (IF ONLY) but it's a very expensive and very ineffective method of clean up.
Posted by: Liliana at December 16, 2006 1:21 PMI thought it was a vest! Saw the pic before reading! Save the fancy pantsy chocolate until Sunday evening at LEAST, okay? It doesn't taste nearly as good coming up as going down.
Ewww.
Posted by: Peggy at December 16, 2006 10:57 PMLove the hat. LOL!! I sure hope everyone is better soon!
Posted by: Karen W at December 17, 2006 1:35 AMLove your bag...love the colors...BUT I REALLY love the chocolate!!
Chocolate is always a welcome gift....always. :)
Glad your kiddoes are feeling better!
Posted by: Christina at December 17, 2006 10:06 AMI am glad that you liked the hat/bag/vest/whatever LOL I knew the chocolate would be a hit---even before you had sick kiddies!! Are there any left?????? LOL I thought they would be good stirred in coffee--but alas you are a non-coffee person now!
Enjoy your goodies!!
Posted by: Becky at December 18, 2006 10:07 AMO.K. pure honesty here. And I am very sleepy. The first time I saw the bag I thought it was a tank top and when I saw the box of chocolate I thought it had the word ovulation on the front. I've re-read and I am on the same page as everyone else now.
Posted by: Robbin at December 18, 2006 10:20 AM
