Felt the Love

With Robby, Timmy and now Scott fighting Covid (again), my birthday was laid back and quiet. I was overwhelmed with messages and calls from my friends and my family. I felt connected to everybody even though I was forced to be separated. Thank you to everybody who took time out of their day to reach out to me. I definitely felt the love.

This weekend will be quiet. My house is transformed into a sick ward, so I will probably spend my hours checking fevers, delivering water and administering medication. Robby is beginning to turn the corner, so if Timmy and Scott follow his lead, they should be feeling better by Sunday evening or Monday. Hopefully my mom-immunity continues to hold and I won't become infected.

Happy Birthday to Me

 Happy Birthday to me!

Both boys are sick, so I don't expect to enjoy any celebrating.  All I want this year is for them to feel better, for their coughing to wane and their energy to return. I wonder if blowing out 48 candles will make that happen?

I hate seeing them feel so crummy. Robby's cough is beginning to relax just as Timmy's is increasing. I am hoping that Timmy's vaccinations will be enough to keep him from becoming too ill. Scott and I are both still feeling fine. Fingers crossed that we both remain healthy!

Covid (Again)

Despite having had three injections and a previous bout of Covid, Robby received a positive diagnosis on Monday. I wasn't surprised to receive the call. Although I'm assuming it is a different strain, his symptoms mirror what he endured in January. My Koopa has a high fever and a nasty, deep cough. He is absolutely miserable!

I'm hoping that he recovers quickly because I hate seeing him this sick. Thankfully, he is the only one experiencing symptoms. Fingers crossed that we contained Covid to his room.

In the meantime, I'm making lots of trips back and forth from the kitchen to his bedroom. Between delivering drinks, medication or ice chips, I feel like I am walking on a treadmill. Timmy, perhaps understanding the tension in the house, has been exceptionally low maintenance. Fingers crossed that continues!

Since Robby has Covid, I am back into lock down. With the exception of walking Friend, I'm not going anywhere. It feels odd to resume quarantine after an extended taste of "freedom." Even though it is frustrating, I know that it is the right thing to do. I would hate to expose somebody to what Robby is enduring.

Awesome Rocker

Admittedly, I am biased but I think that Robby did an amazing job on Saturday. He strutted onto the stage with a confidence that I haven't before seen. Not only was his playing stellar, but he was relaxed enough to have fun on stage. I loved watching him dance and interact with his band mates and the audience. It is hard to believe that this is the same kid who broke down from nerves just two years ago!

After a fantastic show, Robby was floating on Cloud 9 for the remainder of Saturday. Unfortunately, Sunday morning the feel-good vibe had evaporated. First thing in the morning I received an email from his band instructor. He, along with a handful of kids from the band, had just tested positive for Covid. When Robby woke up with a high fever, cough and a sore throat, my heart broke.

We took him to the doctor and we are awaiting the results of his Covid test. In the meantime, I did my best to keep him comfortable, hydrated and as isolated as possible. I hate Covid!