January 8, 2009
The Sneeze Factory
It’s Sickness Central here at the DF house. I think it all began Monday afternoon when I was feeling sort of yucky. It was like I could feel an impending illness coming on, but it never turned into a full blown thing. Until yesterday. Dawson has it, too.
I think it’s a stomach bug because we’ve spent most of our time in the bathroom. Immodium has helped me, but the little guy doesn’t really understand what’s happening. Yesterday he clinged to me and cried a lot when he wasn’t awake. And let me just tell you he didn’t get a lot of sleep.
Dawson insisted on laying next to me on the couch while we watched an Unsolved Mysteries marathon on Spike TV (and we’re watching it again today). I hadn’t watched that show in so long and the marathon was awesome. I love seeing all the updates and solved cases. Dennis Farina is pretty good as host, but I do miss Robert Stack.
In addition to the virus thing, I’ve been sneezing like crazy, but I think it’s allergies (other symptoms include scratchy throat and dry eyes). I can’t imagine having a cold on top of it all.
I haven’t eaten much the past two days. What’s the point of eating when my stomach is in protest? Saltines and 7-Up are doing the trick for both me and Dawson.
Since we’re mostly watching television today, I’ve been surfing the channels and came across an Elvis Presley movie marathon on TCM. I’m waiting for the ones that I don’t already have on VHS to come on TV. Roustabout starts at 3:30. Woot!
It’s Elvis’ birthday today. He’d have been seventy-four years old had he stopped using drugs lived. I’m a huge Elvis fan and have been since I was little. My mother and my aunt were mega fans and introduced me to his movies and music at a very young age.
I think I was five years old when Aunt Judy told me he was dead. I cried for days. Seriously. He died two years before I was born, and my grandmother thought it was hilarious that I was crying over the man she called “the glorified lounge singer.” She liked Elvis, but she wasn’t crazy about him like her daughters. Doug will be totally annoyed when he comes home to find me watching Elvis movies, but I say, I’m not feeling good, so he can buzz off.
In between movies, tv and mothering a sick little boy I’ve tried to read blogs and news stories today. I haven’t gotten very far, but I’ve got some good links to share:
Dear Brett Favre – Because you know I’m a Packer fan and can’t get enough Favre talk.
Gearing Up For Valentine’s Day - I love the marshmallow pops! Such a clever idea!
Are You Freakin’ Kidding Me? - If this happens I will protest. I don’t think it will, but anything is possible in our country… and if it does I will march from my home to Washington D.C. and I will do something drastic. I don’t know what yet…but I sound threatening, yes?
Christina Has a New Look! – And both of her girls are beautiful, dammit!
This sweet bloggy pal o’ mine has big news. – If anyone understands my conception woes, it’s Lisa, and I’m so freaking excited for her.
Enjoy the links! I’ll be back when I’m feeling much better.
Posted by Dana @ 2:40 PM • Blog Love,Health, Wellness, Fitness, Exercise,The Doodlebug,The Mommy Files,TV Time
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January 8th, 2009 at 3:28 PM, Jean@workingmomma247 Says:
The hubs and I went to Vegas last year for our 10th anniversary. I begged and pleaded for us to renew our vows at the Graceland Chapel by Elvis. He wouldn’t do it.
Hope you two get to feeling better soon!
January 8th, 2009 at 10:06 PM, Dana Says:
Jean, I would be so mad at your husband! Elvis rocks!
Thanks for the well wishes. I think all the lounging around and resting is helping.
January 8th, 2009 at 11:21 PM, abbyjess Says:
I love a good excuse for tv watchng marathons although being sick kind of sucks. I hope you all feel better soon.
January 10th, 2009 at 5:07 PM, motherofbun Says:
Awww. That sucks that you guys are feeling like pooo. Hope you start feeling better very, very soon! (Like NOW!)
Take care!
January 10th, 2009 at 5:57 PM, Headless Mom Says:
I’ll walk with you to DC-ludicrous! Really makes me want to vomit!