Back to the land of the living…
Early Christmas Eve morning, I posted on my Facebook status that Christmas Eve and the stomach virus were not friends, and that the stomach virus needed to leave. My poor Maddie was sick most of Christmas Eve Day as David and I bustled around the house changing sheets, swishing toilets, and preparing food. My mom, daddy, and aunt arrived that afternoon, and Maddie rejoined the world. Relief. Around 8:30 pm, I knew I was down for the count. You know the feeling. I literally got in the bed around 9pm to will it all away…and I didn’t get back OUT of the bed virtually until Monday morning. Monday morning. I was that sick. And yes, I missed Santa Claus. I missed my kids opening their gifts. I missed Christmas lunch (which has never smelled so awful as it wafted through the vents. My mom’s longed-for dressing was about to put me over the edge at this point). I missed nearly the entire 48 hour visit from my family! They sequestered me into an upstairs bedroom, and my sweet hubby swept in every hour or two to check on me. At one point, he did ask if this was all a part of a grand conspiracy!
But…my family was amazing…David and my mom thoughtfully executed all Christmas Eve duties, all Christmas lunch duties, and my kids adapted so well without their mama there on such an important day.
I did capture a few pictures before I took to my pillows…
Mimi and John David
Mimi, Bo, and Lainey…the kids cut out gingerbread men cookies for Santa.
Have you seen these hilarious hats? One of Walgreen’s funny Christmas hats with Santa stuck in the chimney. The boots wiggle back and forth while he sings. Cheap entertainment!
John David and his new microscope!
My sister and I made a photo calendar from Shutterfly for my mom with all the grandkids’ pictures. One of her favorite gifts every year.
David even managed to have Lainey in Christmas attire:)
Maddie in her new chair!
This is what Bo and John David did much of the weekend. Wii and Itouch games. Addictive any age!
Mimi and Bo and the kids before they left to go home
Maybe next Christmas we’ll actually have evidence that David and I were present.
Merry Merry.
Green Door Girl says
Amanda – AGH you poor thing! I was down like that for Reagan’s first Christmas, but mine was only 1 day. You poor thing! Dallas was sick starting on Sunday and was pretty out of it until today. I am glad they had a good Christmas in spite of momma being sick!
Kristin says
Oh no!! I’m sorry you felt so bad and missed the fun! 🙁 I’ve been hearing about this bug going all around on FB!! I think I had a small one 2 days before Christmas. I’m so glad it went away quickly!
my family says
oh amanda, im sorry to hear you were so sick. i was so thankful william was not hospitalized this past week and it was the week before. my heart goes out to those families who spend their holidays there. Have a happy new year and lets catch up again soon
My Bright Corner says
I’m just reading your post after I said in my email to you, “I hope you had a good Christmas.” Oh wow….this Christmas will go down in the history books.
I hope you have a grand New Year, though!
Bugs and Sunshine says
That makes two of us who were in the sick club this Christmas :(.
We came home from our Christmas Eve service and I had 101 fever and felt like poo.
I’m sorry to hear you were so sick, that was a lotta days of feeling bad for you :(.
Maybe this week will perk up!
Hugs to you!
Sandy M. says
What a bummer! But how awesome that your sweet hubby & family filled in! “Our” Maddie got a chair like that only in lime green, & she too loved it.