That being said, here is how my time has been spent since 11am yesterday:
- Got Jeter settled on the couch with pillow and blanket
- Got Jeter some ice chips
- Allowed him to watch approved videos
- Thanked my mom and dad for keeping Barber at their house during the day
- Helplessly listened to Jeter moan and complain about not feeling well
- Attempted to comfort Jeter when he realized that he couldn't go to his indoor soccer game or celebrate Chinese New Year with his class today
- Washed the days dishes
- Lost count of how many times I was washing my hands
- Made Jello - apricot and lime
- Opened a package of saltines...for me. Just thinking about it (stomach virus) made my stomach churn.
- Attempted to comfort Jeter when he was sick and prayed that Simms would get home in time to help me put the boys to bed
- Prayed for my family's health
- Fed the family
- Crafted with Jeter today - he wanted to scrapbook. He's really good too!
- Refereed the boys and their activities
- Put in the superbowl tape for Jeter...as per his request. He is so much like his dad!!!
- Answered a bazillion questions for Barber
- Took ALL dirty laundry to the basement and placed clean non-germy sheets on Jeter's bed
- Sanitized the bathrooms and anything else Jeter's hands may have touched
- Read and commented on some blogs
This list makes me feel a little better because I have to be honest with you - I was feeling like I was getting nothing done. Technically, if you check out my list of what I had planned to complete - it is true; I haven't completed any of those tasks. And then I have to remember...perspective. Looks like the value of my time this last 24+ hours has been the investment that I'm making as Jeter's and Barber's mom. Praying that my investment has been more positive than not.
7 comments:
Hey you accomplished more than me and I don't have a sick child or broken dishwasher!:)
Can I remind you that this is a season? :) Just a season.
You accomplished great "Momness"! I know that isn't a word, but you know what I mean!
Remember, the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! The investment is priceless . . .
You are a super mom!
I hope he feels better soon and I'll say a prayer for you guys that no one else gets it. We havn't gotten it yet around here and I really hope it doesn't stop by any time soon.
Oh I remember those days, when I didn't get anything done that was on MY list, but in the big picture, and Godly perspective, much was accomplished! I am very task driven, so those days were hard in some ways, but they also helped to build the great relationship I have with my kids today.
Hope he is feeling better!
Sometimes, "just being mommy" is the hardest job in the world. It's exhausting, taking care of a sick child and trying so hard to keep it from spreading.
And to do it all with a broken dishwasher? That's above and beyond the call!
I hope he's feeling better and I hope you dodged it, because taking care of sick kids when YOU'RE sick is just the hardest thing of all.
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