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And so it begins… again

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Last week I made a post about my favorite season arriving.. Fall. I love everything about it and all the change it brings. I forgot to mention one thing I really dislike about it. Along with change comes those yucky germs that make everyone’s lives miserable. This weekend Jack woke up with a terrible cold consisting of the usual runny nose, cough, no voice, fever and just plain miserable. We all know that when he gets sick it’s almost certain his brother will get sick, too. Two sick boys is not what I call a fun weekend.

Jack has never been in an organized school program or ever around a bunch of kids (and germs) daily. I knew when school started I was going to have to brace my germ-phobic self and get ready for a year of illness.

Unfortunately, these yucky viruses have started making their way around. We already got one notice sent home that a virus was going around to keep an eye out for symptoms. Luckily, we were away on vacation when that was present. I have pounded it into Jack’s head that he must constantly wash his hands before eating, after playing and as soon as we walk in the door. To my amazement, he has remembered on his own the last few days and I couldn’t be happier.

I am now stocked up on Children’s cold medicine, value packs of tissues, Lysol wipes, and chicken noodle soup. I have a feeling it’s going to be a long winter. My fingers are crossed for a mild cold/flu season this year!