Easter Sunday sickness

We were woken at 5 this morning by a very sick Scout. He missed out on his Easter eggs, and we have spent all day trying to keep water in him (without him gulping too much!!!) It went well during the day but he started looking well afternoon tea, had too much too soon to eat, and vomited again before dinner. He has been a very cranky and very clingy kid.

Can I confess to you as I write this I am feeling fairly sad and sorry for myself? And very much hoping Scout stays asleep tonight? As well as sad for Scout, Sparky and Bhaer. Our plan of joyful celebrations today didn't really turn out the way we hoped.

I'm finding it hard to remember that this too passes, so I can only imagine how it must feel to a 2 year old with a very rudimentary concept of time.

I'm struggling with being glad right now. I am worrying about who might be next. But I am putting my hopes in that time when God wipes my tears, and 2 year olds don't get tummy bugs.

No blogging

Sorry for lack of blogging. My family continues sick - 2.5 weeks now! We are just managing to get everything done, but no time for the fripperies of life! If you pray, please pray - Sparky, Bhaer and I still have a coldy/flu thing. The good thing is Owl (haven't had time to decide on new name, thanks for suggestions) is well.

mother guilt

I believe there is a book out about this ( see Mother Guilt - by Ita Buttrose - havent read it).... yesterday I went for a walk - with baby in pouch but without 2 year old. 2 year old in sobs because mummy was going without him (a grandmother was there to look after him). Despite the fact that I was doing it to control my weight since having preeclampsia twice gives me a very high chance of developing high blood pressure later in life, and walking with my 2 year old isn't a major workout - I cried for the first part of the walk, feeling bad for doing something for myself. Hmm, how is going back to work this week (as of today) going to with all that guilt???