The outline of my discontent

I. Stomach Flu
   A. Fruit Bat. Barfing
   B. Up a lot in the night
       1. J. is a good and kind martyr--
           he did most of it
       2. I slept
   C. Lots of Cleanup
       1. Glad we own a carpet steamer
       2. Relieved J. initiated the purchase
           of large capacity washer and dryer
   D. Fruit Bat Won't Eat
       1. Tried waffles
       2. Tried milkshake
       3. Tried popsicles
       4. Nothing
   E. He's better tonight

II. Today Was Second Homebound
     Day of the Week
   A. It was the best day of the week
   B. Barfing aside
   C. Fruit Bat was too tired and sick
        to whine and demand
   D. Kitty Cat tried to be helpful
   E. We somehow managed to pass the time
       1. Much TV
       2. A few books
       3. Several repetitions of my lurching for
           the barf bowl as I cried,
           "Are you going to throw up?!?"
   F. Yesterday, when everyone was healthy,
        I thought I might lose my mind
       1. Fruit Bat and Kitty Cat don't know
           how good they have it
       2. Think they might have it too good
       3. Think we might need a trip to Malawi
           so they can witness this first hand
       4. Or perhaps just a ride on a Metro bus
   G. I'm better tonight

Comments

[slouching mom]

Not only did you ROCK the title of this post, but babe, I understand this outline better than I want to.

Hang in.

[Vanessa]

Ah yes, I've lived this outline!

I can always tell that G is on the mend when the house is suddenly a wreck again. And then I feel guilty for wishing she'd spend just one more day napping on the couch and watching TV.

[Momo Fali]

Only a Mother could say that a day with barfing was the best day of the week.

[Burgh Baby's Mom]

So, it's not good news that everybody is feeling better? Sadly, I already know the answer to that.

[kendra]

Whew! I am tired just reading your blog. Glad they are on the mend.

[amy]

In reader- I downloaded an add on that allows me to click and read and comment right inside the readr and it looks just fine babe!

[Anastasia Beaverhausen]

So much barfing!Hope all is well soon.

[Moose]

The content doesn't sound like much fun, but the post title is awesome.

[anne nahm]

Glad you are getting better. Ick sucks.

[Lulu]

Discontent is right! Poor you!

And I could totally write a term paper from your outline.