The kids and I have undergone a nearly unending series of colds for two months and it is so tiresome. So, just like I was sick when Grampa Neil was here in December, we were sick while Aunt Erica was here. We didn't leave the house Wednesday through Sunday. Erica was working every day cooking for us, washing dishes, sweeping, vacuuming, and washing endless loads of laundry. Both kids had conjunctivitis, which creates a lot of laundry to try to halt contagion. (And, yet, it didn't work and last night
I developed conjunctivitis. I am so grumpy!) We still have bad runny noses and deep coughs.
When we were feeling less weak, we were able to take a neighborhood walk on Sunday. John brought his magnifying glass and bug jar (thanks again, Grampa Neil and Gramma!).
Examining a live worm
Watching a cardinal bird
Later we were having fun with stickers. Aunt Erica told John she'd be leaving the next day, so they drew an airplane plus printed out a map which she labeled.
When we were feeling less weak, we were able to take a neighborhood walk on Sunday. John brought his magnifying glass and bug jar (thanks again, Grampa Neil and Gramma!).
Examining a live worm
Watching a cardinal bird
Later we were having fun with stickers. Aunt Erica told John she'd be leaving the next day, so they drew an airplane plus printed out a map which she labeled.
Maybe you can adopt a habit both Karen and I have adopted, which is to go into hiding a week or so before a big event like a trip or vacation. So sorry for a less-than-ideal visit! :(
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