This is week 2 of a round of illnesses affecting us. Last week Curtis was hospitalized with Mesenteric Adnosis (viral infection of the lymph nodes) and this week we have had croup, Pink Eye, three ear infections and runny noses as guests. I hate getting sick, and its even worse to see my kids sick.

This morning, I took my shower early with the intention to take the kids to the doctor. Joshua was coughing and wheezing all night and I was worried about him. When I got out of the shower he had coughed so hard he threw up, had blood down his front and poop up his back. I cleaned him up and we were at the doctor's office by 8:45.

The diagnosis: Croup. Joshua got breathing treatments and a steroid shot and antibiotics to combat any secondary infections from the croup, but he also has Pink Eye and an ear infection. Jesse has Pink Eye and an ear infection. Simeon has the same thing. Hannah and Isaac were the only ones that made off without anything. I even have croup.

So, we are home now, with everyone laying down and drugged. I'm thinking this weekend will be quiet and stationary. There are so many cool things going on this weekend, I hate missing it all.

School was skipped 3 times this week. I feel bad I kinda got onto Jesse for dragging on his, but how could he have concentrated with an ear infection? Poor Jazi was upset she couldn't come to "school" because we were all sick. Hopefully we'll be back on track next week.