who do i call for a sub?

Last week I experienced a first as a mom -- being sick. It was quite a week.

I haven't gotten really sick in years and last Monday I was hit hard with the flu. I spent a lot of time throwing up and in bed (no, I'm not pregnant) and even got a fever which really threw me for a loop. I mean I'm 31, who gets a fever anymore? And the biggest change of being sick now? I can't call a sub and stay in bed all day.

But through all of this I became quite thankful for quite a few things. Of course I have forgotten what some of these things are but I will do my best to remember.

*My husband. Hands down, I have the greatest husband. I called him on Monday to let him know I wasn't feeling well but that I thought I would be okay. I then called him back after I threw up the first time and he came home and took care of Vera and me. He still had to work too and was up until about 10:30 getting his work done. He then worked from home on Tuesday to help as well. And when I came down with a fever on Wednesday he once again took such great care of me. So thankful.

*Netflix. Up to this point Derek and I have been very strict when it comes to Vera and tv. She really hasn't watched any unless it's been a football game or a basketball game ;) And even those have been few and far between. When I got sick on Monday though just the thought of sitting on the floor to play with Vera was way beyond what I could do. And so I went to Netflix. I found a program called Art and Music. Essentially it's a program where you watch people draw things set to music. It seemed pretty safe. And it saved my life.

*Facial muscles. I never realized how many muscles I have in my face and how much they work all the time. Whenever I look at Vera I can't help but smile. When I was sick though, no smile could come. I tried. I desperately wanted to smile at my sweet daughter. But the muscles in my face could no do the work. I am so thankful I have use of these muscles.

*Freezie pops. A fever + freezie pops = fantastic. I normally only have freezie pops during one week of the year. Thankfully we have some and they were in the freezer. I had at least four on Wednesday night and they were magically delicious.

*Turtle bread. My sister works at this restaurant and had brought us a delicious loaf of bread a few weeks back. We had put it in the freezer and just took it out to eat the day before I got sick. There were a few days when all I ate was toast and this loaf of bread was so much more delicious than regular bread.

That's all that comes to mind right now. I wish I could say that I am completely better but I've come down with a cold now as well. This is getting a little out of control but a cold seems like a small ordeal compared to last week.