Sick of being sick.....

This week we all shared a virus.  Last weekend my youngest had a terrible stuffy, runny nose, a fever and tummy ache.  Then the oldest got it.  He had a low-grade fever and achey tummy.  Me, well, I was next in line.  I never really felt horrible, but I didn't feel good either.  The kids left for the weekend, and I crawled under my favorite blanket to convalesce.  Here are the thoughts I had while I was under there....

• Sometimes it's good to be alone.  No one watches you when you feel horrible, look horrible, need a shower, etc.  On the other hand, no one makes you tea or reads to you until you feel better.

• Sometimes you want to reach out and talk to someone, but then you forget to pay your phone bill, and..... yeah, no phone calls (which makes Shabbos immensely easier for me).  On the other hand, sometimes the phone feels like my enemy.  There are days I don't have the wherewithal to have another phone conversation.  It just seems to distract me, drain my energy and leave me feeling like everyone needs my attention all at once.  I know it makes my friends frustrated, but sometimes not answering my phone is the only "empowered" moment of the day.  It isn't about the person calling.  It's about my needing to carve out some time when I don't have to be everything to everybody.  So, as George Costanza would say, "It isn't you; it's me."

• Watching a beautiful snow fall from under a cozy comforter can be more entertaining than anything on TV.

• Sometimes I wish my house was quiet.  Other times the quiet can feel oppressive.

• Warm showers, hot tea and humidifiers are healing.

I am tired of feeling sick.  I am looking forward to having a busy week with everyone feeling good.  Bring on the challenges that await.  I am feeling much better......