The State of the Household

Colds, flus, viruses, congestion, aches, pains, and sneezing. Humidifiers, Tylenol, Ibuprophen. Which movie to watch. Did you drink enough?

These are the topics of conversation at my house this week with three of us trudging through some sort of sickness. My daughter across the road and her little guy have joined us in our trouble as well.

But we plug along. Rehearsals for the upcoming CFA spring musical must continue. Mom scratches out staging in the script between closing her eyes. Julia reviews her lines. Online research for props leads to many EBay purchases thus far. "Give a hand (or rather a foot) with this choreography idea - I need to see if it will work." Send out e-mails to line up an orchestra. Send out e-mails to deliver staging notes. Make calls and take calls to set up rehearsal times and places. Etc. Etc.

Last night I felt like the cat's meow! I felt total fulfillment in my role as nurturer and care-giver! I felt like I had finally arrived! I actually made a whole meal that we sat down and ate together! And the kitchen was thoroughly and properly cleaned up afterwards!! Score!!!

Now that's pretty bad...