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The Crud

Yep, we got it. At least part of the family anyway. I think it all started when The GuitarMan came home from Chorale Tour sick with it. I suppose there are worse things to remember New Orleans by! It didn't necessarily come from there though as they had quite a few stops, stayed in hotels and other than taking turns riding in the Suburban with the professor, they were all cooped up together on the bus. So there's no telling.

As for our house, there is no way to NOT be together LOL so it is bound to make it's way through. Even LadyBug is having another bout with it. I say another because she already had a mild case of it. FlowerChild seems to be responding to her antibiotic, however she is soooo grouchy! Cornbread is on a milder dose of the same antibiotic as his infection was only in one ear. He is still so sick. I think if I don't see some major improvement by Monday he may need to see the pediatrician again.

We did manage to get our Christmas tree up. It is so pretty. A little tip if you haven't thought of it. We have a humongous artificial tree that we got for a great price. We have a small living room now though. So where to put it? We figured out if you leave the bottom ring and branches off it makes a nice smaller tree. You can't even tell it! I don't know if it would work for all artificial trees but if you are facing the same problem give this a try.

I also managed to video some of the tree decorating. I now have FlowerChild and LadyBug with their bouquets of poinsettias singing "Here Comes The Bride" (complete with their own ad libbed lyrics!) They do this every year but I never had a way to film until now. It hit me that I might not see that for much longer. They are growing so fast! It was a nice time, decorating and watching The Polar Express.

The GuitarMan left this afternoon headed back to school. But we got a call a little later and he was broken down. Aack! The FisherMan went and got him and his vehicle back. So we get him just a little longer!

So there you have it. Our house right now. Sick children, sick mama, broken down vehicle, pretty Christmas lights. :) Praise God The FisherMan hasn't gotten sick so far. Pray he can stay well to preach tomorrow! And just hopefully I will get back to myself soon! :)

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