Baby Viruses

Well, we have made it through another weekend. Gage is here to visit until Tuesday. His birthday was on Saturday and we had twenty people here. Amy's little brothers (6,8,10) stayed over Friday and Saturday...that made for seven children ages 8 months to 14 years old yelling, burping, laughing, jumping, dancing, singing, fussing, arguing, in and out, in OR out!!!!, sleeping, and snoring...in every available blow up mattress, sleeper sofa bed, and day bed this house possesses. Well...On Saturday night...Friday night the kids camped in the back yard. They pitched our big 8 man tent and dove in. We peeked out there and they were sitting up playing games..Chris was going to wear a Halloween mask and scare the living daylights out of them; but, we opted to make it a nice and safe place..didn't want them all rushing back into the house screaming about monsters and needing their Mommies.
The birthday party was Amy's first ever attempt at hostessing. She did a really good job preparing for the party and making sure she covered all the bases concerning food, drink, appetizers, etc. She also did a good job of being hostess. It's a hard balance to mingle and partake in the party while you're also stressing about food. One major gufaw...never leave the party for supplies once it has begun...SEND SOMEONE ELSE. Amy left with her Mom to go get cheese or something. Next party that won't happen.
Kaleob has a virus. Apparently, there's something goin around that is only affecting small children. High fever is the only outward symptom. Chris and Amy took both boys to the emergency room, after speaking to their primary care physician, to be checked out and have lungs listened to. All clear...tylenol..cool baths. Again, Sunday night, back to the emergency room with Kaleob. Unable to stay awake all day...fever spike to 105.1 three times. More cool baths, switch every two hours between motrin and tylenol..try, try, try to get the baby to take liquids. It's the hardest thing in the world to not be able to do anything for a sick baby.
This morning, he's better. Still running fever, but smiling and happy. We have a wet washrag on his head...started doing that yesterday. Alcohol wipe downs, cool baths, and the washcloth...he looks so cute.
I have a five page paper due on Tuesday, so I'll be working on it for the next couple of days. Not stressing...just a reaction paper.
Worried for my sister in-law and her family. They're going through some really tough times with their business. I know it'll all be fine in the end. They'll make it through and come out stronger at the end of the day. They're in my prayers.
Love to all! Many thanks to all those who served in the military and continue to serve so that I have the freedoms I have today.