This past week we were stricken with the stomach bug, courtesy of the twins' first grade class. Kohl came down with a fever on Friday and had to be picked up from school early. He couldn't keep anything down, and would proceed to have episodes that night all the way through Saturday evening. He didn't have any appetite and we noticed that he hadn't had any real bowel movements so we knew he was dehydrated to the point that he couldn't pass anything ~ and we remembered that Madelyn had had that happen to her several years ago and had to be admitted overnight at the hospital with an IV. So Tangie picked up a suppository to help him from keeping blocked up, and it finally started working Saturday morning, as he was able to start keeping some fluids in. But he was really tired and lethargic for a good 48 hours, and it was a relief to see his appetite come back and the color on his face return. We kept him home on Monday for an extra day to recover.
He had fallen asleep in the office when I went to pick him up.
Just sad to see him without any energy.
We would find him asleep in random places all weekend.
But that relief was short lived. On Tuesday both Madelyn and I became stricken with the same bug; fever followed by retching and uncontrollable diarrhea. Just nasty. I was in the fetal position for a good 36 hours and Maddy slept on the bathroom floor. We kept sipping our Gatorade and Pedialyte, sucking on my cycling gummy blocks to get our electrolytes back from all the fluids lost. We would be out of commission through Thursday; fortunately Tangie was able to help with Kohl and Brae, even though she was starting her first week at Siemens. We would quarantine them to the upstairs, hoping she and Brae wouldn't catch this outbreak. I don't remember ever having it so bad before.
Trying to stem the chills from the fever.
What a pathetic looking duo!
Just getting as much sleep as possible.
Here was our week:
Friday morning went on a quick 20 miler with Jared and Marlissa.
Drive through at Dunkin' Donuts afterwards??
Mommy took the girls to the farm.
They had the chance to pick their own eggs!
Maddy telling the chicken to stop pecking her!
I took the girls blueberry picking.
Searching to find the biggest ones.
We enjoyed eating them too!
Sampling their blueberry popsicles!
They were delicious!
A quick stop to the play park.
Getting set to dye some eggs for Easter.
He felt well enough for a few minutes to color some eggs.
Brae and her very colorful eggs.
Mommy trying to paint a golden egg.
She enjoyed dipping them in the dyes.
Sunday morning ride with Shawn Smith from OJA and church.
Ready to head down to Avon Park for the afternoon.
I was asked to speak at my former science teacher's retirement party during alumni weekend.
Catching up with Roger.
Some of the alumni that made it to Mr. Davis's retirement party.
The man, the legend! So great to see him and honored to speak about what an impact he's been to his students.
Swung by to see the Grandparents Fernandez. After 3 years in the Philippines they decided to come back to America!
The rest of the family joins in for the photo op.
Mommy on her first day of work at Siemens.
Buddy still a little weak, catching up on sleep.
Picking up the girls from school.
Catching up on some reading...
Kohl back to school and loving his first day at little league basketball.
Go Team USA!!
Being a little proactive with Braelyn, had her start drinking activated charcoal to stem any chance of her getting the bug!
Maddy napping and trying to get the bug out of her system.
After 18 years of working for the same company, Tangie is finally moving on. She is starting a new job and position with Siemans, who was a client of hers when she was leading their audit team for Ernst and Young.
Bittersweet for her as she leaves behind a great team with wonderful colleagues, but she is excited with this new adventure and working for an iconic company in a new industry!
They threw her a farewell party at the end of busy season get together. Here with the managing partner Mike Patillo.
Thanks for everything Ernst and Young!
Here was our week:
A trip to the Science Center, checking out the space exhibit.
The twins ready to launch into space!
Supper at Noodles & Company.
Sabbath at Kress Memorial Church. The 3-5 grade choir sang for special music.
Braelyn and Carlissa heading to their seats after practice.
Lunch at a fun sandwich place in Winter Park.
She opted for the grilled cheese and apples.
Happy they had mac & cheese on the menu!
Visited Tom West, blueberry season is open!
Community garage sale on Sunday morning.
The girls went consignment shopping and then Mother/Daughter Tea at the church.
Kohl stayed behind and helped man the grarage sale.
Patiently waiting for our first customer...
which turned out to be him! He couldn't stand it and bought something from Brae.
Finally, some customers!
We ended up selling Brae's old beat up chaise lounge, which we got for her when she was 3!
The girls enjoying Tea and an assortment of delights.
Mommy took Brae and Kohl to the REP to see Curious George with the Z's, Johnsons, and Cochrans.
Maddy and I headed over to Jeremy's to have supper with Adalyn and Pierce.
Sporting his new camo bathrobe.
Maddy and her "pet" from school, which she had to take home for the weekend as a class assignment.
