when I am sick

I wail about the cold, tiled kitchen floor.

I get up before everyone, prepare breakfast, unload the dishwasher, feed the dog, rearrange the pillows on the sofa, tie shoes and crawl back into my bed, peaceful and absolved.

I remember my best friend in high school who would always bring my homework along with a magazine and update me with all the latest gossip. 

my thoughts are scattered and random, but I believe this is when I do my best writing.

I dream about my father whom I haven't seen in 5 years.

and I know I look awfully tired, you don't have to remind me.

when I am sick the school nurse always calls to tell me one of the boys just threw up or has a high fever and I need to pick him up.

today it was Sean.

Comments

[Charmaine]

Okay, not fun. Are you still fighting that cold? Hope you (all) feel better soon.:)

[Ninotchka]

Awww, I hope you all feel better!

[Chris]

*hug* I hope you and Sean feel better quickly!

[La Rêveuse]

Oh, Honey. I am so sorry. If I were there, I'd pick him up, bring you some deluxe wonton soup (and an eggroll--because fried food always makes it better), and chocolate and a trashy magazine or two, and cover you with lots of blankies.

I hope Sean lets you sleep. May you get better very quickly.

[laurie]

aw man. hope you and sean get to snuggle together and sleep it all off. feel better soon.

[meredith]

Oh I hope you are both feeling better soon.

[Renatta]

we all have been sooo sick! My little son Paulo got it, I got it, Dad got it ... it does not go away it has been more than 3 weeks.. Hope u get better
Renatta

[michelle]

hi irene, nice to meet you. so sorry you are sick. i hope you get better soon. i like your perspective. can very much relate. outside looking in, you have a beautiful family. exponentially cherish your boys. i try to with my two as well.

[kristen]

I hope you're feeling better. Big bummer on Sean being sick today as well.

[Elaine]

Oh hon. No good. Seriously, moms should get days off when sick. Hope you are both better soon.

[Julie]

Aw, je suis desolee!

[Heather]

When it rains it pours, doesnt it? I sure hope you are both feeling well soon!

[Waya]

Oh, poor Irene!! Chicken soup for both of you and lots of rest...if you can! At least you can take medicine right? I have been fighting this cold for over a week now and can't take a darn thing with this pregnancy and all. arg!!

[Karyn]

oh, irene... i hope you and sean are both doing better. thinking of you, dearest~

[Marilyn]

Hope you're feeling better soon. I was thinking about you a couple of days ago as I was zipping down the highway...thinking, I miss Irene. Just wanted to stop by and say HI...and let you know I'm sending you love from the West Coast. xoxox