The Rust and Neppl Christmases were very enjoyable this year. We celebrated the Rust Christmas on the 26th. It was nice that we could get up there in the morning and not feel rushed. We could all just enjoy and be. Laura and Warren each got some nice things. I got several gift cards to JoAnns so I can get some scrapbooking supplies.
The Neppl Christmas was good too. We left for DeForest on the 31st. The kids did really well on the way down. We stopped at Black River Falls for lunch. Once we were back on the road we hit some freezing rain, but thankfully it didn’t last long. We made it to DeForest by 1:45. Neither of the kids napped that afternoon. I took the attitude that whether I am up or not, the new year will still come. Mom went to bed by 9. Robert and I went to bed at 9:15. It was a good thing that we went to bed early since Warren was up at 5:15 and Laura at 5:30 the next morning. I really need to teach these kids how to sleep in.
Saturday morning was busy and yet quiet. I was helping Mom get food and stuff ready for the Christmas “party” that afternoon. Robert was doing his best to keep Laura and Warren occupied. John, Tamara, and Jonah had said they’d be coming over “noonish”. I made it my goal to get Laura to eat lunch and down for a nap before they go there. She was down at 11:30, and they got there at 12:15 or so. Warren was even down for a nap before noon. I considered that my success for the day! We played some Minute to Win It games. We all had fun trying. John and Jonah ended up beating the rest of us. However, Robert and I were the ones who ended up the real winners. :) The prizes were scratch off lottery tickets. We all got one for playing. Robert and I were the only winners. :) Warren woke up at 2:30, and Laura at 3:15 or so. We opened presents. Laura did really well with taking turns. We did open up there toys in between turns so they could play a bit since there was a bit of a wait. I got lots of scrapbooking supplies. :D Laura and Warren loved their toys, and each other’s toys as well. It’s a good thing they were sharing well that day. They still play with each other’s.
Saturday evening is when things started to turn. Laura was real lethargic and saying she didn’t feel good. She was running a slight temp of around 100. We gave her some meds and she perked up a bit, but she still wasn’t herself. She went to bed at her normal time of 7:30, but woke up around 10 when Robert and I were heading to bed. She was shivering she was so cold. Robert said he’d sleep on the couch so Laura and I could have the bed. I wasn’t sure how much sleep I’d get with her in the bed, but I didn’t see many other options at that point. Turns out I slept pretty well. Warren woke up once at 12:45 and Laura noticed me get up, but then they both went back to sleep right away. Thankfully they both slept until 6:45 the next morning. Laura still had a fever, but this time it was about 101. :( Thankfully we were heading home that morning.
The drive home was very uneventful. Warren slept until the Woodville exit. Laura woke up around Black River Falls. We didn’t make any stops. The goal was to just get home and drive as long as the kids were happy. The kids didn’t want to nap right away, but they did end up crashing at 3:30 or so that afternoon. Robert and I made the decision that Laura wouldn’t be going to daycare on Monday. Warren was also acting like he had a bit of a sore throat so we’d keep him home as well.
Monday morning, Laura still had a fever and the diarrhea (diarrhea showed up Sunday afternoon after we got home). She spent most of the day in a diaper. Robert stayed home with the kids while I worked. Work on Monday was great! It was the first day without Virgil. We did lots of cleaning in the administration area. We cleaned the desks, cleaned out drawers, vacuumed, and cleaned out old papers. It made such a huge difference! Since I didn’t have to worry about picking kids up from daycare, Jacky, Kayla, and I went out for a drink after work. I made it home just in time for Robert to take off for his meeting at church.
Tuesday Robert worked and I stayed home with the kids. I debated if I should take Laura in or not since she was still running a fever and her BMs were not solid. I called and made an appointment for her, but then cancelled it since she was acting better. I called Helen that afternoon giving her an update on the situation and seeing if bringing Laura on Wednesday would be an option. Thankfully she said that we could try it. If Laura needed to leave she would call one of us. I figured that was fair enough! Robert got home from work just in time for me to head to my card making class at Archivers. I got home shortly after 8:30 and both kids were in bed.
Today both Robert and I were able to work. I was busy working on various projects. I think I’ll manage to stay busy once I get a better feel for things. I will probably help Jacky with some of her stuff too. I’m looking forward to taking on more responsibilities. Time to get some sleep. Kids will be up early and I am out of energy.