to be sick or not to be sick

hey out there. guess what kind of week we've had around here?

a sick one.

luckily, i made it to a doctor last friday and got some drugs that really helped my sinus infection by sunday. also on sunday, finley got a fever and threw up. he's been sick ever since. really lethargic, bad runny nose, just not himself at all. i think he has a sinus infection, but we saw the doctor and of course he said it's a virus and wouldn't give him anything. i am usually okay with waiting out sickness, but we're leaving for portland on TUESDAY and i really don't want him feeling miserable. we'd appreciate the prayers for his health to return :). or else i'm just gonna break into the doctor's office and make a fake prescription or just raid the medicine cabinet. i think it's my job to fight for my baby and my gut is that he doesn't just have a virus. we'll see how the next couple days go. and we can definitely pray little audrey mama doesn't catch it... we all know the kind of patient she is... sigh.

i've been thinking through the pro's and con's of having a sick kid. i know, pro's... call CPS on me, maybe. here's a few: 

• they just lay around and watch tv. at no other time is it acceptable to place your 3 year old in front of the television all day...except when they're sick.
• there are not too many discipline problems. they don't fight back or test you because they're just too sick. and probably don't care themselves.
• you save on gas money. we've been homebound for the most part, so that tank of gas is keepin on. this is a definite plus.
• i don't really have to cook too much because he won't eat much anyway. 
• lots of snuggles.
• long nap times.

now for the con's:

• having A SICK KID. duh.
• the waiting game to see who in the family gets it next. 
• wanting my playful, crazy boy back.
• seeing him in pain and wanting to make him feel better.
• having to go to the doctor and all that entails.
• can't be around humans for fear of infecting innocent friends and family.

all in all, health is an incredible gift. having a sick one reminds me of this so much. i am thankful that in the difficulty of having a sick child, there are a couple perks that help keep it bearable. another way God shows His grace. 

but seriously, pray we are all healthy and happy by tuesday. because sick or not, portland here we come! :) 

love to you. and sure hope your home is healthy.

mer