Marisa and I have been quarantined to my room all week long. It all started with Justin last Friday afternoon...he got sick and Monday Marisa got sick and Tuesday morning I got sick while taking care of Marisa....it has been miserable!!!! The whole time I'm praying Mattias doesn't come down with this. The Dr. said we have the Noro Virus...what the effe?!?! Thank God Marce, Moriah & Mattias stayed healthy through this whole mess and Marce has been fabulous taking care of us. Poor Marce spent the whole time keeping track of our pain meds and running up and down the stairs to check on us and Joshua. Thank you honey. Sam was sick some time in there to but I have been pretty out of it! So before the days of Noro we had a picnic by the river...that was fun! We ate....played games....and enjoyed each others company. I love my family. Justin stayed home...recovering from Noro round 1:( but we missed him, we really could have used him on our team for capture the Flag!
Monday was Dash's Birthday! Our baby boy turned 3 years old or approximately 21 years in dog years! I'm so proud! So to celebrate we took him down to Seattle. He was beside himself walking around the city. Through the crowed market to the dog bakery....he took his time, sniffed around and finely decided on 2 puppy cupcakes....one for him and one for Abbey. Unfortunately Noro struck before we could light his 3 candle and sing him a song so they have been in the freezer. Maybe tonight. We missed our camping trip:( poor Becky. But that would have been so bad if we got sick while camping...so I guess it all worked out. All I know is that I haven't been able to hug or kiss Mattias all week and that is hard to do. I told him that i missed him and he said, "well Mom, when your not sick any more we have a whole lot of loving to make up for". aaahhh!!!
For the last couple of months I have been very excited for Marisa. She excelled through middle school! She made lots of friends, she had tons of great experiences and consistently got great grades. Every teacher I met told me how wonderful she is and what a great person she is. Of course I've known this about her, her whole life. But this morning I was very emotional....this is my baby girl and she is growing up. It happens so fast....I thought I was prepared....I wasn't. I love Marisa so very much and I am honored to enjoy this life journey with her. I am truly blessed.
