Snot Wars

Last night Bobby and I were very alarmed when Joshua’s fever, which had been hovering at about 100 all day spiked up to 103.3. After some Motrin and a tepid bath, it was down to 102.2 by bedtime. Although he passed a somewhat restless night, Joshua woke up with a 101.1. fever today, which is definitely better, and I’m definitely less freaked out. His only other symptom (he hasn’t vomited in over 24 hours) right now is a snotty nose – more stuffy than runny, and more of a nuisance than anything.

So, he’s home from school two days in a row, and this Thursday and Friday there was already no school – a fall break of sorts – so he’ll have lots of time to recover. I am praying still that this is “no big deal” and will pass soon!

Meanwhile, my little Sophie woke up with a very snotty nose herself this morning, (no fever! thank goodness!) and a slight “What is he doing here again?” attitude. I can already see that summer break is going to be difficult for miss Sophie. She is enjoying having me, her toys, Joshua’s toys, and the computer to herself when he’s at school! She got up after Joshua did this morning and was very dismayed to find him playing computer already. So I expect the next few days to be full of sibling-rivalry-fueled turf wars…powered by crankiness from being sick…let the snot wars begin, and someone? Please bring me a rain slicker so I can protect myself!