The first 3 days, I triple washed clothing - hand
washed, put them in a rinse cycle and then the full cycle.
Why?!
Hans suddenly got afflicted with two stinky ailments.
It is something going around his school.
Here comes a
rant...children should be kept at home till they have fully recovered from a
sickness they can potentially pass along to other children. If parents choose
to send their sick children to school, they better have a darned good reason!
Alright! I got that out of my way.
So, Hans was sick. Poor kid, he was losing it from
both ends. Then, on the 3rd day, he passed it along to his brother. It felt
like both boys lost control of their limbs and bodily movements. When I had to
clean up after ASid as well, the melodramatic part of me made a brief
appearance. I was like "Why are you boys punishing me?" Then, I
totally lost it that night when Hans threw up on the bed. I started throwing sheets,
clothes and everything else into a garbage bag. I didn't care about landfills
or the environment. I hit the limit and I also broke down. A few hours later, I
threw up.
Day 4 was Sunday. The boys were nicely recovering and
their appetites were making a reappearance. They looked to me for sustenance.
Strangely enough, I had no cans of chicken noodle soup and that's all the boys
wanted!
At this point in time, ASid said something like
"I wish I could invoke an omnipotent being for some chicken noodle soup!"
Even though I was out of it, I asked him to call his uncle. ASid was like
"You think he is omnipotent?" I was ready to lose it again, but I
simply said "He is a being who can help you! Invoke him please!"
Within few minutes the boys had their chicken noodle
soup. My wonderful brother also went to 3 different stores to find bananas that
were ready to be eaten as that was my only request. All I had on Day 4 was a
banana in 2 instalments.
There may be a question as to where Craigley was
during this family ordeal! He was hit around the same time as Momley. When Craigley
is sick, he retires into his man cave and quarantines himself. No complaints.
We all must do what works for us.
So, what is the need to share this sick story with the
boys who will read it years from now? I think it is a reminder for them that
they are never alone. In sickness and in health, they have each other. They are
brothers and they should invoke one another when in need. Sickness is temporary
and brotherhood is forever.
I am so glad I have the brother I have. I am also glad
I have the friends I have. My 2 friends, C and Y, regularly checked in with me
the last 4 days to find out if I needed anything. That makes it also a reminder
for the boys to surround themselves with good people. I hope they are also the
good people who will check in on their friends when in need.
Take care boys!
And when you
have some time, listen to the song "Fly" by Sugar Ray. For whatever
reason, I am reminded of that song as I finish writing this blog post. My mom
was in Ottawa when I went down and I really missed her. Maybe that’s why!
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