Why does it always happen at night?....

So, why does the stomach flu always hit at night?...right after everyone is neatly tucked into their beds, you suddenly hear those all too familiar coughs, gags, cries, etc......

So far this winter, I think we have hit every major winter illness... some multiple times. But, as yet, had escaped the dreaded stomach flu monster. But alas, it was not to be. And this time, believe it or not, it was actually me who succumbed first! Hard to believe considering I never go anywhere...except last Wed. night I went to Wal-Mart and voila...24 hours later I am sicker than a dog. And this is not the light variety mind you....it pretty much takes everything you've got for 12 hours straight, then you walk around in a stupor for 3 days, wondering who you are.

Then, last night, it hit Annie. I didn't even bother trying to sleep much - spent part of the night watching "The Count of Monte Christo", on TV, in between the bouts of throwing up, etc....

Apparently tonight, it is David's turn....I am watching the clock...his little tummy upchurn is at about 20 - 25 minute intervals. I'm getting pretty good...I listen and when I hear his tummy rumble, I quickly pull out his binky and slip a towel and bowl in place. I wonder what old movie I could watch tonight?

So, as the count stands now....3 are down and 6 to go! Thank you for praying for our family this week! It's hard not to be overwhelmed at the prospect of days of the yucky stuff.

And of course, I'll spare you any pics on this post, unless you want to see really scary looking people with hair matted down, still in their jammies, for days on end.