Monday, January 28, 2013Tonight's picture was taken in February of 2003. Like last night's photo, this one also captured Mattie's curiosity. Mattie was a late walker, but in his "tot wheels" there was nothing he couldn't do. Literally he would fly around our first floor in this thing and had no problem manipulating corners. Any case, in this photo, Mattie was exploring my side board and was fascinated by one of the doors. When Mattie got older and could walk, he literally would open up a side door and try to sit inside. He thought it was a cozy hide out!
Quote of the day: Hope is always available to us. When we feel defeated, we need only take a deep breath and say, “Yes,” and hope will reappear. ~ Monroe Forester
None of us slept well last night. Between Peter and Patches, we were up on the hour. So it was another intense night, which leads to great fatigue. Based on my logical conclusion that Peter is dealing with Norovirus (naturally without a fecal sample, I can't say this for certain), I have turned to three things to help our situation...... Clorox, Lysol, and washing everything in hot soapy water. Yesterday I was so desperate, I opened up the windows to let cold air throughout our home. I learned that trick when Mattie was younger, because some how the cold air seems to kill whatever is floating about. Not sure it works, but I figured it couldn't hurt. My goal is to get Peter better and not catch whatever he has at the same time.
I ran into one of my neighbors today while doing laundry. He could tell that I looked frazzled and asked what was going on. When I told him, he asked me whether I read the article in the Washington Post about the Norovirus outbreak? I said I hadn't, but that I am getting a first hand look into life with the Norovirus. This is a virus we usually hear about in the news as shutting down cruise ships. I can see why! Any case, my neighbor was telling me that he has been feeling queasy and is worried he is getting sick. For the past two days I am washing my hands religiously. Since I am not sure where this virus has come from, my motivation is to stay healthy. Both of us can't be down for the count.
As always "nurse Patches" does not disappoint. Here she is today right along side Peter on the couch! I wish she slept like this at NIGHT!!!
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