This time, our household heralded the New Year with a different kind of late night partying. One that involved 3 loads of laundry from 2 to 6 in the morning. The score is 3-0 as my 2 sons and husband lie in different stages of surrender to the unwelcome norovirus in our midst. I have survived long enough to record the sordid details, but who knows, we might be at 4-0 by tomorrow.
So while the world raised toasts to new beginnings, we went straight to the ill effects of non-alcohol induced hangovers. While the world burst colorful fireworks in the sky, I mopped the floor with Clorox. While the world counted down to the midnight hour, we bemoaned our stalled clock. I hear the tick tock, but the hours are long before the dawn.
For now, I pour Pedialyte, offer applesauce and prepare receptacles for my family’s throw-up pleasure. And when the new year finally rolls in at our house, I will be yelling “Happy No Virus to you!”
Hi…..Same with us. Both husband and wife down with FLU,cough and cold. 102 degree temperature. Blood tests and medicines.Sleepless nights with woofing cough. HAPPY 2019 WITH NO FLU PLEASE.