Becky Has the Flu

So I've been home sick with the flu since last week. My beloved family is also ill so we end up trading caretaking, which has slowed- somewhat- the healing process. If you can't be the pathetic one resting, how can you heal, right? Quinn is funny with his flu. The first few days he was moody and fickle. Now, he just sleeps extra hard at naps and at night. Otherwise, he's active and wants to play. Me, I want to lay in bed and sleep. Tomorrow is the family's last day on the tamiflu, the anti-viral med they're giving the H1N1 folks, like us. It makes you nauseous, so it's a rather unpleasant medication. Still, if it helps to shorten the illness time, I guess I still take it. Quinn has to take his in chocolate syrup the stuff tastes so horrible.

So, I was just playing around on my blog dashboard and reading recent posts. If you have written about your book I've provided feedback and asked follow-up questions. If my inquiries require further info., please comment on my blog and I can respond. Otherwise, please me cognizant of blogging everyday and reading everyday. There are just two short weeks left in the term and I am reluctant to award credits to people who have not earned one.

Question of the day: How does your family deal with illness? Are there routines? My mom, for example, brought up homemade chicken noodle soup for me. She left it in our side door so she wouldn't get infected even:) I struggle to rest and get well. There are always things to do (care for my child, for example), but I also like when people take care of me and let me sleep. I think it's interesting that kids don't start out being pathetic when they are sick. They see it in others and then acquire that behavior. Or, do they? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hear more about your books.

Random note: While we were reading stories last night as a family, we were all exchanging "I love you's". I would say it to Quinn and he would say it back. His Dad would say it to him and he would say it back. Then, Quinn, on his own, said, "I love you guys". Sweet kid. You can never say or hear that kind of stuff enough!