Getting There

     Sam & Chris napping (Sam is down by his waist) ; )

We're slowly recovering from this crazy week(s) of illness.  It makes me so thankful that we usually are healthy and intact (other than occasional broken bones).  People who deal with long term health issues amaze and inspire me.
It's going to be a long day tomorrow for all of us.  Sam seems to be the healthiest of all of us, and he's still not a hundred percent.  He went to daycare for two hours on Friday just to keep him in the routine a little bit and so that I could have a break and rest.  He's eating again and running around.  His dump truck has been "zooming" a lot, always a good sign.
"ZOOMMMM!" little running feet, "Oh!  Crash!  Bang!  MESS!!!" and then he fetches the dustpan and brush which doesn't really help.
 Chris was diagnosed with walking pneumonia also and a sinus infection, so we have been alternately attempting to nap, care for Sam, as he runs his business.  GrandJoe and Auntie Tess have both given us breaks and Fifi offered to come and stay for a couple of days.
It will be nice to be back at work in some ways.  I feel like I haven't seen the children in forever and that I don't have that much instructional time with them in the month of November either.  I think Annie, the cat, will the happiest to see us all out of the house tomorrow.  Sam has developed a jealously over her as well as loving her too much at the same time.  The few times he has been out of the house this week, I swear she has looked at me with relief.  He has a few scratches that are the result of his full body "guggles" (snuggles) with her and his attempts to share everything, from his food, his crayons, and then when he tried to paint her the other day.  At the same time, he won't tolerate her playing with his toys (he immediately puts them away- I think it's a result of daycare) or let her sit on our laps.
Hoping for health as the weather gets colder!