My marvelous little man has a fever. Today was a very long day of me holding the moaning munchkin and singing soothing songs. One positive thing was that he was very snugly, a negative was that he wanted to snuggle standing up, preferably walking. This may sound as if I were indulging him quite a bit, which is true, but admit it, when you are sick don't you just want to be held and loved? It was remarkable this morning to watch him trying to play by himself. He would get himself stuck in situations (between bar stools and such) that he normally would figure his way out of, only this time in frustration he would just start to cry.
Also his passive attitude towards his afternoon snack was another sign of his feeling out of sorts. This child usually grabs up the food as quickly as possible. I typically give him small helpings so that he doesn't over stuff his mouth. Today he would look at the food in front of him and then look at me and then reach out and take one piece of tofu, chew on it for a while, look at me and then maybe grab the second one.
His parents are taking him to the doctors tomorrow to make sure he doesn't have an ear infection or anything of that sort. I doubt it is an ear infection because he has not been grabbing at his ears or any of the other usual symptoms. But I do think it is still a good idea to have him checked out.
This very long work day corresponds with a pre-planned date night, so after a brief outing to get dinner, I am back at work until late tonight. His parents are enjoying a movie and a much needed night to themselves out of the house. Even though I am just sitting here using the Internet and hanging out, (the little man is a sleep) it would still be nice to go home and go to bed early. I am weary.
Side note: I have enjoyed my brisk cold morning bike rides. I noticed this morning while stopped at a red light that my breath was coming out through my mask like a morning mist. I didn't realize it was that cold. I am hoping tonight that Nathan will pile my bike in the back of their car and give me a ride home. I don't mind biking late (less traffic), but I am very tired and don't want to muster the energy required to bike the 3+ miles home.
Oh, Side side note: Many of you have asked about my Thanksgiving plans. I will be traveling to a small town south of St. Louis to spend the holiday with my future roommate and her family. Her sister is getting married and my roommate asked if I would mind keep her sane for the weekend. From what I hear her mother is already putting me to work on the pre-wedding/reception setting up. That is fine by me.
Also, my roommate and I will be driving her car and some of her belongings back to Chicago on Sunday. I am looking forward to having access to a car. I dislike having to ask friends for rides when I want to buy larger/heavier items and I am tired of taking the bus out to the suburbs for my Saturday swim lessons.
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