My husband went back to work this afternoon after almost 4 days under the influence of this ghastly virus. Oldest, youngest and I spent the day curled up among blankets and pillows, each moaning softly in our own quiet corners. Middle still won't come near any of us. Smart girl.
Coughs, fevers, aches and dizziness....check.
Fluids, ifuprofen, cough meds and tissues....check.
"That was really horrible," my husband said. "I haven't been that sick in years."
"uuuggghhhmmmmmmfffff," I replied.
"Yep," he agreed. "horrible."
I was wondering what was happening on the sofa. Sorry you aren't any better. You haven't lost your talent for putting the right words together through this sickness. Love the whole first line! Keep the fluids flowing.
ReplyDeleteOh well written! I love the fact that you never named your family members - keeps the point of the story moving so we don't focus on the people as much as the story surrounding the people. "Middle still won't come near any of us. Smart girl." Such craft in those two lines. I laughed so loud when I read this. Great writing!
ReplyDeleteThisi makes for a good post!! It's part of life!!! My hubby and I got sick twice this year with coughs both times that wouldn't stop. Then when we thought we were getting better, we'd get sick all over again!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am sorry you're sick though. My line of "it's part of life," sure doesn't offer any sympathy--sorry.
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah! You're really on the sofa now!!! Sorry, I went shopping today and had a good day inspite of the weather. I do hope we get to see you tomorrow night!!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved the ending dialogue. Hope you feel better.
ReplyDeleteI love what Heather said above. You shape words deliciously. Love, love, love it. I hate, hate, hate the fact that you are sick. Ugh. I want to see you tomorrow! Best wishes. :)MaryHelen
ReplyDeleteIt hit our whole family (including grandparents and cousins) over winter break. I hope you all feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteUrgh is right! I knew he was sick when he didn't want to play XBox360 this week...Hopefully you'll be up and feeling better by the weekend. Eli says 'hi!' He said, "Oh, that's not good," when I told him you were all sick. :(
ReplyDeleteGerm-ridden pit of misery...how poetically put! I love that! I'm sorry that it had to happen to get this slice, but don't you think it was ALMOST worth it?
ReplyDeleteI went through that. Tuvia did as well...and then it's over and it's as if it never happened. Are you there yet?
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Hope you are feeling better soon! Love your post. I finally found you. I'm sure Ruth told you how I found another couch. UGH!!!
ReplyDeleteOh dear! Sorry the sick continues. Hope you're all up and about soon (and that middle daughter doesn't pick it up!).
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